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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533.40 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533.40 and 150.16 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533.40 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533.40 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533.40 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 80,095.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,095.34/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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