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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.59, 591.98 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.59, 591.98 and 151.11 is: 226.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.59 : 591.98 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.59/591.98 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.59x = 591.98 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.59x = 89,453.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,453.34/394.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.70

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