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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.84, 535.40 and 151.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.84, 535.40 and 151.57 is: 227.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.84 : 535.40 = 151.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.84/535.40 = 151.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.84x = 535.40 × 151.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.84x = 81,150.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,150.84/356.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.41

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