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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.65, 591.98 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.65, 591.98 and 151.18 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.65 : 591.98 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.65/591.98 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.65x = 591.98 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.65x = 89,493.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,493.30/394.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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