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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.88, 533.99 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.88, 533.99 and 150.50 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.88 : 533.99 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.88/533.99 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.88x = 533.99 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.88x = 80,364.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,364.74/355.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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