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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.44 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.44 and 151.68 is: 227.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.44 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.44 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.44 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 81,215.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,215.54/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.49

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