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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.80, 534.80 and 151.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.80, 534.80 and 151.30 is: 226.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.80 : 534.80 = 151.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.80/534.80 = 151.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.80x = 534.80 × 151.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.80x = 80,915.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,915.24/356.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.78

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