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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.55, 536.34 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.55, 536.34 and 152.11 is: 228.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.55 : 536.34 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.55/536.34 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.55x = 536.34 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.55x = 81,582.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,582.68/357.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.17

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