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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 355.98, 534 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 355.98, 534 and 150.65 is: 225.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355.98 : 534 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355.98/534 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355.98x = 534 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355.98x = 80,444.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,444.43/355.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.98

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