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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 571.56 and 150

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 571.56 and 150 is: 224.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 571.56 = 150 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/571.56 = 150/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 571.56 × 150
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 85,734.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,734.00/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.88

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