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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.09, 535.26 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.09, 535.26 and 151.80 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.09 : 535.26 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.09/535.26 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.09x = 535.26 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.09x = 81,252.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,252.47/357.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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