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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.45, 534.51 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.45, 534.51 and 150.90 is: 226.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.45 : 534.51 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.45/534.51 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.45x = 534.51 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.45x = 80,657.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,657.56/356.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.28

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