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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572.34 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572.34 and 150.44 is: 225.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572.34 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572.34 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572.34 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 86,102.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,102.08/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.64

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