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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.74, 534.70 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.74, 534.70 and 151.27 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.74 : 534.70 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.74/534.70 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.74x = 534.70 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.74x = 80,884.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,884.07/356.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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