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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.50, 570.76 and 152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.50, 570.76 and 152.66 is: 228.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.50 : 570.76 = 152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.50/570.76 = 152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.50x = 570.76 × 152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.50x = 87,132.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,132.22/380.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.99

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