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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.26, 595.53 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.26, 595.53 and 150.41 is: 225.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.26 : 595.53 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.26/595.53 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.26x = 595.53 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.26x = 89,575.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,575.47/397.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.49

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