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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.29, 532.58 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.29, 532.58 and 150.02 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.29 : 532.58 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.29/532.58 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.29x = 532.58 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.29x = 79,896.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,896.24/355.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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