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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.57, 803.34 and 150.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.57, 803.34 and 150.82 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.57 : 803.34 = 150.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.57/803.34 = 150.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.57x = 803.34 × 150.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.57x = 121,159.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,159.74/535.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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