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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.48, 534.76 and 151.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.48, 534.76 and 151.12 is: 226.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.48 : 534.76 = 151.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.48/534.76 = 151.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.48x = 534.76 × 151.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.48x = 80,811.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,811.22/356.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.69

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