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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 357.97, 537.04 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 357.97, 537.04 and 152.72 is: 229.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    357.97 : 537.04 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    357.97/537.04 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    357.97x = 537.04 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    357.97x = 82,014.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,014.06/357.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.11

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