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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.04, 536.55 and 152.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.04, 536.55 and 152.33 is: 228.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.04 : 536.55 = 152.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.04/536.55 = 152.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.04x = 536.55 × 152.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.04x = 81,729.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,729.98/358.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.27

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