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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.44, 534.54 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.44, 534.54 and 151 is: 226.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.44 : 534.54 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.44/534.54 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.44x = 534.54 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.44x = 80,715.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,715.54/356.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.45

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