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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.17, 534.27 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.17, 534.27 and 150.71 is: 226.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.17 : 534.27 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.17/534.27 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.17x = 534.27 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.17x = 80,517.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,517.16/356.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.07

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