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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.97, 535.01 and 151.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.97, 535.01 and 151.44 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.97 : 535.01 = 151.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.97/535.01 = 151.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.97x = 535.01 × 151.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.97x = 81,021.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,021.16/356.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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