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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.87, 535.40 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.87, 535.40 and 151.46 is: 227.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.87 : 535.40 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.87/535.40 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.87x = 535.40 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.87x = 81,091.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,091.68/356.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.23

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