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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 537.02 and 152.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 537.02 and 152.53 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 537.02 = 152.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/537.02 = 152.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 537.02 × 152.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 81,911.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,911.66/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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