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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 535.60, 803.40 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 535.60, 803.40 and 150.85 is: 226.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    535.60 : 803.40 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    535.60/803.40 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    535.60x = 803.40 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    535.60x = 121,190.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,190.88/535.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.27

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