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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.95, 535.50 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.95, 535.50 and 151.52 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.95 : 535.50 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.95/535.50 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.95x = 535.50 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.95x = 81,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,138.29/356.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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