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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.24, 590.92 and 150.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.24, 590.92 and 150.76 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.24 : 590.92 = 150.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.24/590.92 = 150.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.24x = 590.92 × 150.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.24x = 89,087.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,087.10/394.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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