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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 536.88, 805.34 and 152.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 536.88, 805.34 and 152.13 is: 228.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    536.88 : 805.34 = 152.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    536.88/805.34 = 152.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    536.88x = 805.34 × 152.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    536.88x = 122,516.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,516.37/536.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.20

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