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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.26, 535.98 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.26, 535.98 and 151.88 is: 227.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.26 : 535.98 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.26/535.98 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.26x = 535.98 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.26x = 81,404.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,404.64/357.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.86

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