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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.36, 534.44 and 150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.36, 534.44 and 150.92 is: 226.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.36 : 534.44 = 150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.36/534.44 = 150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.36x = 534.44 × 150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.36x = 80,657.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657.68/356.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.34

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