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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.25, 534.57 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.25, 534.57 and 150.78 is: 226.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.25 : 534.57 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.25/534.57 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.25x = 534.57 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.25x = 80,602.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,602.46/356.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.25

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