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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.61, 533.60 and 150.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.61, 533.60 and 150.32 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.61 : 533.60 = 150.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.61/533.60 = 150.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.61x = 533.60 × 150.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.61x = 80,210.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,210.75/355.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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