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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.81, 535.31 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.81, 535.31 and 100.31 is: 150.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.81 : 535.31 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.81/535.31 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.81x = 535.31 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.81x = 53,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,698.54/356.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.50

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