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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.86, 535.20 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.86, 535.20 and 151.35 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.86 : 535.20 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.86/535.20 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.86x = 535.20 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.86x = 81,002.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,002.52/356.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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