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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.29, 533.96 and 150.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.29, 533.96 and 150.57 is: 225.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.29 : 533.96 = 150.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.29/533.96 = 150.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.29x = 533.96 × 150.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.29x = 80,398.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,398.36/356.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.65

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