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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.36, 537.24 and 150.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.36, 537.24 and 150.14 is: 225.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.36 : 537.24 = 150.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.36/537.24 = 150.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.36x = 537.24 × 150.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.36x = 80,661.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,661.21/358.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.08

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