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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.65, 533.55 and 150.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.65, 533.55 and 150.17 is: 225.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.65 : 533.55 = 150.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.65/533.55 = 150.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.65x = 533.55 × 150.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.65x = 80,120.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,120.54/355.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.28

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