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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 534.96 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 534.96 and 151.29 is: 226.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 534.96 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/534.96 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 534.96 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 80,934.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,934.10/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.77

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