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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.71, 533.16 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.71, 533.16 and 150.39 is: 225.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.71 : 533.16 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.71/533.16 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.71x = 533.16 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.71x = 80,181.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,181.93/355.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.41

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