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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.92, 533.60 and 150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.92, 533.60 and 150.48 is: 225.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.92 : 533.60 = 150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.92/533.60 = 150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.92x = 533.60 × 150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.92x = 80,296.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,296.13/355.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.60

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