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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.75, 536.02 and 151.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.75, 536.02 and 151.88 is: 227.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.75 : 536.02 = 151.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.75/536.02 = 151.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.75x = 536.02 × 151.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.75x = 81,407.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,407.66/357.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.55

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