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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.28, 591.47 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.28, 591.47 and 150.77 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.28 : 591.47 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.28/591.47 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.28x = 591.47 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.28x = 89,177.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,177.22/394.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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