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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.66, 533.56 and 150.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.66, 533.56 and 150.23 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.66 : 533.56 = 150.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.66/533.56 = 150.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.66x = 533.56 × 150.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.66x = 80,153.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,153.68/355.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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