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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.44, 536.04 and 152

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.44, 536.04 and 152 is: 227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.44 : 536.04 = 152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.44/536.04 = 152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.44x = 536.04 × 152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.44x = 81,478.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,478.08/357.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.95

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