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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 533.71 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 533.71 and 150.49 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 533.71 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/533.71 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 533.71 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 80,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,318.02/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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