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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.43, 533.18 and 150.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.43, 533.18 and 150.00 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.43 : 533.18 = 150.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.43/533.18 = 150.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.43x = 533.18 × 150.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.43x = 79,975.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,975.38/355.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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