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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.65 and 150.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.65 and 150.18 is: 225.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.65 = 150.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.65 = 150.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.65 × 150.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 80,143.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,143.56/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.36

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