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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.23, 535.84 and 151.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.23, 535.84 and 151.70 is: 227.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.23 : 535.84 = 151.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.23/535.84 = 151.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.23x = 535.84 × 151.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.23x = 81,283.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,283.49/357.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.54

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