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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.10, 537.06 and 152.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.10, 537.06 and 152.56 is: 228.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.10 : 537.06 = 152.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.10/537.06 = 152.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.10x = 537.06 × 152.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.10x = 81,933.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,933.87/358.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.80

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