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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.54, 534.90 and 151.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.54, 534.90 and 151.16 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.54 : 534.90 = 151.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.54/534.90 = 151.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.54x = 534.90 × 151.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.54x = 80,855.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,855.48/356.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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