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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.89, 535.54 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.89, 535.54 and 151.44 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.89 : 535.54 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.89/535.54 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.89x = 535.54 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.89x = 81,102.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,102.18/356.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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