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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 356.99, 535.39 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 356.99, 535.39 and 151.46 is: 227.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356.99 : 535.39 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356.99/535.39 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356.99x = 535.39 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356.99x = 81,087.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,087.49/356.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.14

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