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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.27 and 152.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.27 and 152.37 is: 228.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.27 = 152.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.27 = 152.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.27 × 152.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 81,710.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,710.70/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.34

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