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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.24, 572.22 and 175.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.24, 572.22 and 175.95 is: 264.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.24 : 572.22 = 175.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.24/572.22 = 175.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.24x = 572.22 × 175.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.24x = 100,682.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,682.11/381.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.09

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