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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.25, 591.55 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.25, 591.55 and 150.71 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.25 : 591.55 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.25/591.55 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.25x = 591.55 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.25x = 89,151.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,151.75/394.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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