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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.38, 572.33 and 150.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.38, 572.33 and 150.27 is: 225.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.38 : 572.33 = 150.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.38/572.33 = 150.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.38x = 572.33 × 150.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.38x = 86,003.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,003.28/381.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.51

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