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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358, 537.38 and 152.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358, 537.38 and 152.65 is: 229.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358 : 537.38 = 152.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358/537.38 = 152.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358x = 537.38 × 152.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358x = 82,031.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,031.06/358
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.14

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