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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.19, 537.36 and 152.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.19, 537.36 and 152.77 is: 229.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.19 : 537.36 = 152.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.19/537.36 = 152.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.19x = 537.36 × 152.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.19x = 82,089.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,089.80/358.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.18

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