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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.16, 590.96 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.16, 590.96 and 150.48 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.16 : 590.96 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.16/590.96 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.16x = 590.96 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.16x = 88,927.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,927.66/394.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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