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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 394.66, 591.59 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 394.66, 591.59 and 150.85 is: 226.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    394.66 : 591.59 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    394.66/591.59 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    394.66x = 591.59 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    394.66x = 89,240.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,240.60/394.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.12

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