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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.24, 535.64 and 151.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.24, 535.64 and 151.95 is: 227.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.24 : 535.64 = 151.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.24/535.64 = 151.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.24x = 535.64 × 151.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.24x = 81,389.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,389.74/357.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.83

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