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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.68, 533.16 and 150.12 is: 225.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.68 : 533.16 = 150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.68/533.16 = 150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.68x = 533.16 × 150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.68x = 80,037.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,037.98/355.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.03

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