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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 536.33 and 152.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 536.33 and 152.08 is: 228.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 536.33 = 152.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/536.33 = 152.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 536.33 × 152.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 81,565.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,565.07/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.12

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