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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.91, 533.81 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.91, 533.81 and 150.37 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.91 : 533.81 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.91/533.81 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.91x = 533.81 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.91x = 80,268.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,268.05/355.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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