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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.51, 534.82 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.51, 534.82 and 151.13 is: 226.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.51 : 534.82 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.51/534.82 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.51x = 534.82 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.51x = 80,827.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,827.35/356.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.72

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