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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.31, 534.54 and 150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.31, 534.54 and 150.88 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.31 : 534.54 = 150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.31/534.54 = 150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.31x = 534.54 × 150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.31x = 80,650.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,650.64/356.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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