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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.14, 534.20 and 150.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.14, 534.20 and 150.70 is: 226.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.14 : 534.20 = 150.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.14/534.20 = 150.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.14x = 534.20 × 150.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.14x = 80,503.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,503.94/356.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.05

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