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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.49, 534.23 and 150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.49, 534.23 and 150.93 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.49 : 534.23 = 150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.49/534.23 = 150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.49x = 534.23 × 150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.49x = 80,631.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,631.33/356.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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