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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 532.82 and 150.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 532.82 and 150.02 is: 224.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 532.82 = 150.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/532.82 = 150.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 532.82 × 150.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 79,930.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,930.24/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.85

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