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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.20, 535.98 and 151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.20, 535.98 and 151.94 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.20 : 535.98 = 151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.20/535.98 = 151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.20x = 535.98 × 151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.20x = 81,436.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436.80/357.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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