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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 572.06 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 572.06 and 150.38 is: 225.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 572.06 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/572.06 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 572.06 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 86,026.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,026.04/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.57

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