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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.26, 537.48 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.26, 537.48 and 152.88 is: 229.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.26 : 537.48 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.26/537.48 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.26x = 537.48 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.26x = 82,169.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,169.94/358.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.36

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