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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.44, 803 and 150.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.44, 803 and 150.64 is: 225.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.44 : 803 = 150.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.44/803 = 150.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.44x = 803 × 150.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.44x = 120,963.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,963.92/535.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.91

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