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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.79, 534.80 and 151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.79, 534.80 and 151.45 is: 227.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.79 : 534.80 = 151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.79/534.80 = 151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.79x = 534.80 × 151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.79x = 80,997.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,997.51/356.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.02

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