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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 537.24, 806 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 537.24, 806 and 152.52 is: 228.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    537.24 : 806 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    537.24/806 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    537.24x = 806 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    537.24x = 122,931.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,931.12/537.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.82

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