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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.67, 536.35 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.67, 536.35 and 152.13 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.67 : 536.35 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.67/536.35 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.67x = 536.35 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.67x = 81,594.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,594.93/357.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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