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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.80, 536.66 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.80, 536.66 and 152.33 is: 228.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.80 : 536.66 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.80/536.66 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.80x = 536.66 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.80x = 81,748.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,748.66/357.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.48

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