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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.00, 534.21 and 150.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.00, 534.21 and 150.56 is: 225.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.00 : 534.21 = 150.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.00/534.21 = 150.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.00x = 534.21 × 150.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.00x = 80,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,427.99/356.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.92

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