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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.69, 536.43 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.69, 536.43 and 152.22 is: 228.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.69 : 536.43 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.69/536.43 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.69x = 536.43 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.69x = 81,655.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,655.37/357.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.29

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