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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.90, 533.96 and 150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.90, 533.96 and 150.50 is: 225.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.90 : 533.96 = 150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.90/533.96 = 150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.90x = 533.96 × 150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.90x = 80,360.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,360.98/355.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.80

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