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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.12, 537.01 and 152.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.12, 537.01 and 152.41 is: 228.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.12 : 537.01 = 152.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.12/537.01 = 152.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.12x = 537.01 × 152.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.12x = 81,844.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,844.00/358.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.54

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