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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 255.36, 352.33 and 150.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 255.36, 352.33 and 150.45 is: 207.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    255.36 : 352.33 = 150.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    255.36/352.33 = 150.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    255.36x = 352.33 × 150.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    255.36x = 53,008.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,008.24/255.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.59

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