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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.59, 533.03 and 150.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.59, 533.03 and 150.29 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.59 : 533.03 = 150.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.59/533.03 = 150.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.59x = 533.03 × 150.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.59x = 80,105.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,105.66/355.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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