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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.30, 536.04 and 151.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.30, 536.04 and 151.83 is: 227.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.30 : 536.04 = 151.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.30/536.04 = 151.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.30x = 536.04 × 151.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.30x = 81,386.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,386.95/357.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.78

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