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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.80, 595.31 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.80, 595.31 and 150.01 is: 225.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.80 : 595.31 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.80/595.31 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.80x = 595.31 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.80x = 89,302.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,302.31/396.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.06

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