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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.52, 532.91 and 150.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.52, 532.91 and 150.22 is: 225.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.52 : 532.91 = 150.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.52/532.91 = 150.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.52x = 532.91 × 150.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.52x = 80,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,053.74/355.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.17

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