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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.78, 534.92 and 151.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.78, 534.92 and 151.18 is: 226.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.78 : 534.92 = 151.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.78/534.92 = 151.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.78x = 534.92 × 151.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.78x = 80,869.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,869.21/356.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.66

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