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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.35, 591.33 and 150.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.35, 591.33 and 150.75 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.35 : 591.33 = 150.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.35/591.33 = 150.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.35x = 591.33 × 150.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.35x = 89,143.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,143.00/394.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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