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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 536.29 and 152.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 536.29 and 152.05 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 536.29 = 152.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/536.29 = 152.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 536.29 × 152.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 81,542.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,542.89/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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