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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357, 535.61 and 151.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357, 535.61 and 151.46 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357 : 535.61 = 151.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357/535.61 = 151.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357x = 535.61 × 151.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357x = 81,123.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,123.49/357
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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