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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.58, 572.28 and 150.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.58, 572.28 and 150.37 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.58 : 572.28 = 150.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.58/572.28 = 150.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.58x = 572.28 × 150.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.58x = 86,053.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,053.74/381.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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