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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.82, 533.90 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.82, 533.90 and 150.44 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.82 : 533.90 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.82/533.90 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.82x = 533.90 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.82x = 80,319.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,319.06/355.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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