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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.29, 537.46 and 152.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.29, 537.46 and 152.87 is: 229.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.29 : 537.46 = 152.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.29/537.46 = 152.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.29x = 537.46 × 152.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.29x = 82,158.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,158.44/358.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.31

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