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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 396.97, 595.20 and 150.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 396.97, 595.20 and 150.07 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    396.97 : 595.20 = 150.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    396.97/595.20 = 150.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    396.97x = 595.20 × 150.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    396.97x = 89,321.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,321.66/396.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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