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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 253.28, 380.64 and 150.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 253.28, 380.64 and 150.62 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    253.28 : 380.64 = 150.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    253.28/380.64 = 150.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    253.28x = 380.64 × 150.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    253.28x = 57,332.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,332.00/253.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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