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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 536.15 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 536.15 and 152.03 is: 227.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 536.15 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/536.15 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 536.15 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 81,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,512.60/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.98

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