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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.46, 571.84 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.46, 571.84 and 150.55 is: 225.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.46 : 571.84 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.46/571.84 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.46x = 571.84 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.46x = 86,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,090.51/381.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.69

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