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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.09, 802.69 and 150.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.09, 802.69 and 150.34 is: 225.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.09 : 802.69 = 150.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.09/802.69 = 150.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.09x = 802.69 × 150.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.09x = 120,676.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,676.41/535.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.53

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