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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.08, 535.54 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.08, 535.54 and 151.55 is: 227.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.08 : 535.54 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.08/535.54 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.08x = 535.54 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.08x = 81,158.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,158.39/357.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.28

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