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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.41, 591.34 and 150.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.41, 591.34 and 150.73 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.41 : 591.34 = 150.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.41/591.34 = 150.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.41x = 591.34 × 150.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.41x = 89,131.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,131.92/394.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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