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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.15, 535.30 and 151.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.15, 535.30 and 151.41 is: 226.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.15 : 535.30 = 151.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.15/535.30 = 151.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.15x = 535.30 × 151.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.15x = 81,049.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,049.77/357.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.93

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