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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 536.76 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 536.76 and 152.51 is: 228.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 536.76 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/536.76 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 536.76 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 81,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,858.58/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.61

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