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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.62, 533.50 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.62, 533.50 and 150.28 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.62 : 533.50 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.62/533.50 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.62x = 533.50 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.62x = 80,174.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,174.38/355.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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