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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.67 and 150.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.67 and 150.11 is: 225.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.67 = 150.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.67 = 150.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.67 × 150.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 85,809.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,809.77/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.01

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