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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.06, 535.80 and 151.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.06, 535.80 and 151.73 is: 227.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.06 : 535.80 = 151.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.06/535.80 = 151.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.06x = 535.80 × 151.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.06x = 81,296.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,296.93/357.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.68

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