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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.68, 536.58 and 152.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.68, 536.58 and 152.25 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.68 : 536.58 = 152.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.68/536.58 = 152.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.68x = 536.58 × 152.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.68x = 81,693.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,693.92/357.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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