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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.72, 533.71 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.72, 533.71 and 150.27 is: 225.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.72 : 533.71 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.72/533.71 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.72x = 533.71 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.72x = 80,200.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,200.60/355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.46

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