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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.16, 802.78 and 150.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.16, 802.78 and 150.41 is: 225.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.16 : 802.78 = 150.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.16/802.78 = 150.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.16x = 802.78 × 150.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.16x = 120,742.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,742.13/535.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.62

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