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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 535.92 and 152.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 535.92 and 152.06 is: 227.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 535.92 = 152.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/535.92 = 152.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 535.92 × 152.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 81,492.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,492.00/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.91

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