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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.73, 535.10 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.73, 535.10 and 151.30 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.73 : 535.10 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.73/535.10 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.73x = 535.10 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.73x = 80,960.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,960.63/356.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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