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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.60, 536.24 and 101.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.60, 536.24 and 101.04 is: 151.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.60 : 536.24 = 101.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.60/536.24 = 101.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.60x = 536.24 × 101.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.60x = 54,181.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,181.69/357.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.51

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