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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.65, 534.90 and 151.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.65, 534.90 and 151.23 is: 226.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.65 : 534.90 = 151.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.65/534.90 = 151.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.65x = 534.90 × 151.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.65x = 80,892.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,892.93/356.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.81

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