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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.87, 533.42 and 150.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.87, 533.42 and 150.58 is: 225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.87 : 533.42 = 150.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.87/533.42 = 150.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.87x = 533.42 × 150.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.87x = 80,325.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,325.00/355.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.71

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