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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.10, 805.70 and 152.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.10, 805.70 and 152.34 is: 228.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.10 : 805.70 = 152.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.10/805.70 = 152.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.10x = 805.70 × 152.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.10x = 122,740.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,740.34/537.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.52

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