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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.73, 536.38 and 152.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.73, 536.38 and 152.18 is: 228.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.73 : 536.38 = 152.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.73/536.38 = 152.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.73x = 536.38 × 152.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.73x = 81,627.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,627.27/357.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.18

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