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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 535.34 and 151.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 535.34 and 151.33 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 535.34 = 151.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/535.34 = 151.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 535.34 × 151.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 81,010.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,010.91/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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