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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 534.34 and 150.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 534.34 and 150.80 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 534.34 = 150.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/534.34 = 150.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 534.34 × 150.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 80,575.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,575.99/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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