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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 351.72, 527.67 and 151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 351.72, 527.67 and 151.43 is: 227.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351.72 : 527.67 = 151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351.72/527.67 = 151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351.72x = 527.67 × 151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351.72x = 79,902.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,902.43/351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.18

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