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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.27, 537.63 and 152.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.27, 537.63 and 152.84 is: 229.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.27 : 537.63 = 152.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.27/537.63 = 152.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.27x = 537.63 × 152.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.27x = 82,168.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,168.68/358.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.35

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