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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.31 and 151.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.31 and 151.59 is: 227.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.31 = 151.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.31 = 151.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.31 × 151.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 81,145.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,145.35/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.21

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