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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.32, 591.30 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.32, 591.30 and 150.69 is: 225.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.32 : 591.30 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.32/591.30 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.32x = 591.30 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.32x = 89,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,103.00/394.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.97

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