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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.11, 535.53 and 151.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.11, 535.53 and 151.77 is: 227.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.11 : 535.53 = 151.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.11/535.53 = 151.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.11x = 535.53 × 151.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.11x = 81,279.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,279.11/357.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.60

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