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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.75, 533.84 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.75, 533.84 and 150.31 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.75 : 533.84 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.75/533.84 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.75x = 533.84 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.75x = 80,239.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,239.40/355.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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