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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.56, 536.46 and 152.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.56, 536.46 and 152.04 is: 228.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.56 : 536.46 = 152.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.56/536.46 = 152.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.56x = 536.46 × 152.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.56x = 81,563.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,563.38/357.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.11

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