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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.45, 535.70 and 151.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.45, 535.70 and 151.80 is: 227.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.45 : 535.70 = 151.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.45/535.70 = 151.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.45x = 535.70 × 151.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.45x = 81,319.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,319.26/357.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.50

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