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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.51, 533.32 and 150.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.51, 533.32 and 150.13 is: 225.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.51 : 533.32 = 150.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.51/533.32 = 150.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.51x = 533.32 × 150.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.51x = 80,067.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,067.62/355.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.22

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