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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.64, 591.48 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.64, 591.48 and 151 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.64 : 591.48 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.64/591.48 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.64x = 591.48 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.64x = 89,313.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,313.48/394.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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