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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.48, 533.09 and 150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.48, 533.09 and 150.01 is: 224.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.48 : 533.09 = 150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.48/533.09 = 150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.48x = 533.09 × 150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.48x = 79,967.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,967.87/355.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.96

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