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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 358.55, 537.38 and 152.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 358.55, 537.38 and 152.88 is: 229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358.55 : 537.38 = 152.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358.55/537.38 = 152.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358.55x = 537.38 × 152.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358.55x = 82,155.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,155.47/358.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.13

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