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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.66, 595.26 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.66, 595.26 and 150.07 is: 225.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.66 : 595.26 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.66/595.26 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.66x = 595.26 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.66x = 89,330.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,330.67/396.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.21

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