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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.02, 533.73 and 150.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.02, 533.73 and 150.49 is: 225.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.02 : 533.73 = 150.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.02/533.73 = 150.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.02x = 533.73 × 150.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.02x = 80,321.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,321.03/356.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.61

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