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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.22, 535.60 and 151.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.22, 535.60 and 151.68 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.22 : 535.60 = 151.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.22/535.60 = 151.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.22x = 535.60 × 151.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.22x = 81,239.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,239.81/357.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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