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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.39, 532.73 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.39, 532.73 and 150.01 is: 224.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.39 : 532.73 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.39/532.73 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.39x = 532.73 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.39x = 79,913.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,913.87/355.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.86

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