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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.56, 572.23 and 147.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.56, 572.23 and 147.24 is: 220.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.56 : 572.23 = 147.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.56/572.23 = 147.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.56x = 572.23 × 147.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.56x = 84,257.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,257.25/381.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.82

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