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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.39, 535.78 and 152.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.39, 535.78 and 152.10 is: 228.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.39 : 535.78 = 152.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.39/535.78 = 152.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.39x = 535.78 × 152.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.39x = 81,492.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492.33/357.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.02

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