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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.01, 533.70 and 150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.01, 533.70 and 150.54 is: 225.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.01 : 533.70 = 150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.01/533.70 = 150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.01x = 533.70 × 150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.01x = 80,343.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,343.20/356.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.68

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