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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.49, 533.44 and 150.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.49, 533.44 and 150.04 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.49 : 533.44 = 150.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.49/533.44 = 150.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.49x = 533.44 × 150.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.49x = 80,037.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.34/355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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