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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.15, 805.49 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.15, 805.49 and 152.31 is: 228.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.15 : 805.49 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.15/805.49 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.15x = 805.49 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.15x = 122,683.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,683.42/537.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.40

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