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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.19, 534.48 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.19, 534.48 and 150.85 is: 226.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.19 : 534.48 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.19/534.48 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.19x = 534.48 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.19x = 80,626.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,626.31/356.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.36

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