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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.94, 595.43 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.94, 595.43 and 150.12 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.94 : 595.43 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.94/595.43 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.94x = 595.43 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.94x = 89,382.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,382.83/396.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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