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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.50, 803.28 and 150.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.50, 803.28 and 150.78 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.50 : 803.28 = 150.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.50/803.28 = 150.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.50x = 803.28 × 150.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.50x = 121,118.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,118.56/535.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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