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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 572.07 and 150.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 572.07 and 150.33 is: 225.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 572.07 = 150.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/572.07 = 150.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 572.07 × 150.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 85,999.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,999.31/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.56

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