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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 397.41, 595.69 and 150.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 397.41, 595.69 and 150.51 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    397.41 : 595.69 = 150.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    397.41/595.69 = 150.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    397.41x = 595.69 × 150.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    397.41x = 89,654.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,654.32/397.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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