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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.20, 591.57 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.20, 591.57 and 150.84 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.20 : 591.57 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.20/591.57 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.20x = 591.57 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.20x = 89,232.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,232.42/394.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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