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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 535.12 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 535.12 and 151.67 is: 227.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 535.12 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/535.12 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 535.12 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 81,161.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,161.65/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.38

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