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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.72, 536.13 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.72, 536.13 and 152.19 is: 228.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.72 : 536.13 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.72/536.13 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.72x = 536.13 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.72x = 81,593.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,593.62/357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.09

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