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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.07, 537.30 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.07, 537.30 and 152.73 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.07 : 537.30 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.07/537.30 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.07x = 537.30 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.07x = 82,061.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,061.83/358.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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