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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.42, 534.88 and 151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.42, 534.88 and 151.04 is: 226.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.42 : 534.88 = 151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.42/534.88 = 151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.42x = 534.88 × 151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.42x = 80,789.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,789.80/356.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.67

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