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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 572.06 and 150.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 572.06 and 150.28 is: 225.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 572.06 = 150.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/572.06 = 150.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 572.06 × 150.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 85,969.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,969.18/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.48

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