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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.05, 537.19 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.05, 537.19 and 152.51 is: 228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.05 : 537.19 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.05/537.19 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.05x = 537.19 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.05x = 81,926.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,926.08/358.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.81

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