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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.71, 534.66 and 151.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.71, 534.66 and 151.39 is: 226.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.71 : 534.66 = 151.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.71/534.66 = 151.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.71x = 534.66 × 151.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.71x = 80,942.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,942.18/356.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.91

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