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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.05, 535.17 and 151.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.05, 535.17 and 151.51 is: 227.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.05 : 535.17 = 151.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.05/535.17 = 151.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.05x = 535.17 × 151.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.05x = 81,082.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,082.27/357.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.09

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