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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.87, 533.90 and 150.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.87, 533.90 and 150.46 is: 225.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.87 : 533.90 = 150.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.87/533.90 = 150.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.87x = 533.90 × 150.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.87x = 80,330.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,330.59/355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.73

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