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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.41, 536.20 and 151.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.41, 536.20 and 151.99 is: 228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.41 : 536.20 = 151.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.41/536.20 = 151.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.41x = 536.20 × 151.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.41x = 81,499.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,499.19/357.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.03

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