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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.27, 535.52 and 151.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.27, 535.52 and 151.67 is: 227.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.27 : 535.52 = 151.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.27/535.52 = 151.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.27x = 535.52 × 151.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.27x = 81,220.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,220.02/357.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.34

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