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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.35 and 150.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.35 and 150.90 is: 226.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.35 = 150.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.35 = 150.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.35 × 150.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 80,630.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,630.94/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.15

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