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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 265.78, 398.40 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 265.78, 398.40 and 150.22 is: 225.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    265.78 : 398.40 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    265.78/398.40 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    265.78x = 398.40 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    265.78x = 59,847.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,847.65/265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.18

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