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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.30 and 150.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.30 and 150.20 is: 225.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.30 = 150.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.30 = 150.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.30 × 150.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 85,959.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,959.08/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.35

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