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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.84, 536.85 and 152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.84, 536.85 and 152.46 is: 228.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.84 : 536.85 = 152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.84/536.85 = 152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.84x = 536.85 × 152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.84x = 81,848.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,848.15/357.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.73

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