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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.88, 536.42 and 152.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.88, 536.42 and 152.58 is: 228.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.88 : 536.42 = 152.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.88/536.42 = 152.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.88x = 536.42 × 152.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.88x = 81,846.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,846.96/357.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.70

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