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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 533.82 and 150.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 533.82 and 150.40 is: 225.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 533.82 = 150.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/533.82 = 150.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 533.82 × 150.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 80,286.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,286.53/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.59

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