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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.20, 536.85 and 152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.20, 536.85 and 152.72 is: 228.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.20 : 536.85 = 152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.20/536.85 = 152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.20x = 536.85 × 152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.20x = 81,984.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,984.28/358.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.88

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