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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.24, 537.18 and 152.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.24, 537.18 and 152.70 is: 228.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.24 : 537.18 = 152.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.24/537.18 = 152.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.24x = 537.18 × 152.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.24x = 82,024.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,024.70/358.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.97

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