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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.23, 534.38 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.23, 534.38 and 150.77 is: 226.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.23 : 534.38 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.23/534.38 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.23x = 534.38 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.23x = 80,568.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,568.47/356.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.17

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