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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.63, 533.48 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.63, 533.48 and 150.17 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.63 : 533.48 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.63/533.48 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.63x = 533.48 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.63x = 80,115.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,115.04/355.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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