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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.67, 536.61 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.67, 536.61 and 152.41 is: 228.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.67 : 536.61 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.67/536.61 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.67x = 536.61 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.67x = 81,782.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,782.43/357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.66

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