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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.61, 534.46 and 151.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.61, 534.46 and 151.13 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.61 : 534.46 = 151.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.61/534.46 = 151.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.61x = 534.46 × 151.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.61x = 80,769.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,769.89/356.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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