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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.45, 571.79 and 150.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.45, 571.79 and 150.26 is: 225.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.45 : 571.79 = 150.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.45/571.79 = 150.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.45x = 571.79 × 150.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.45x = 85,913.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,913.56/381.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.23

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