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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.76, 536.66 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.76, 536.66 and 152.46 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.76 : 536.66 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.76/536.66 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.76x = 536.66 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.76x = 81,819.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,819.18/357.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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