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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.87, 536.62 and 152.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.87, 536.62 and 152.32 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.87 : 536.62 = 152.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.87/536.62 = 152.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.87x = 536.62 × 152.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.87x = 81,737.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,737.58/357.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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