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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.58, 233.01 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.58, 233.01 and 150.18 is: 224.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.58 : 233.01 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.58/233.01 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.58x = 233.01 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.58x = 34,993.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,993.44/155.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.92

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