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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.88, 535.31 and 100.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.88, 535.31 and 100.38 is: 150.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.88 : 535.31 = 100.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.88/535.31 = 100.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.88x = 535.31 × 100.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.88x = 53,734.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,734.42/356.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.57

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