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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.51, 535.82 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.51, 535.82 and 152.03 is: 227.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.51 : 535.82 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.51/535.82 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.51x = 535.82 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.51x = 81,458.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,458.28/357.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.85

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