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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.54, 533.46 and 150.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.54, 533.46 and 150.06 is: 225.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.54 : 533.46 = 150.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.54/533.46 = 150.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.54x = 533.46 × 150.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.54x = 80,051.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,051.01/355.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.15

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