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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.30, 591 and 150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.30, 591 and 150.72 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.30 : 591 = 150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.30/591 = 150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.30x = 591 × 150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.30x = 89,075.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,075.52/394.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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