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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.17, 535.30 and 151.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.17, 535.30 and 151.49 is: 227.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.17 : 535.30 = 151.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.17/535.30 = 151.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.17x = 535.30 × 151.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.17x = 81,093.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,093.56/357.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.05

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