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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.40, 535.69 and 151.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.40, 535.69 and 151.66 is: 227.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.40 : 535.69 = 151.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.40/535.69 = 151.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.40x = 535.69 × 151.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.40x = 81,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,242.75/357.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.32

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