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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.90, 535.16 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.90, 535.16 and 151.35 is: 226.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.90 : 535.16 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.90/535.16 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.90x = 535.16 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.90x = 80,995.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,995.71/356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.95

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