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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.41, 534.15 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.41, 534.15 and 150.69 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.41 : 534.15 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.41/534.15 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.41x = 534.15 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.41x = 80,491.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,491.06/356.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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