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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.91, 535.46 and 100.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.91, 535.46 and 100.41 is: 150.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.91 : 535.46 = 100.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.91/535.46 = 100.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.91x = 535.46 × 100.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.91x = 53,763.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,763.03/356.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.64

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