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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.76, 535.23 and 151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.76, 535.23 and 151.38 is: 227.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.76 : 535.23 = 151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.76/535.23 = 151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.76x = 535.23 × 151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.76x = 81,023.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,023.12/356.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.11

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