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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.59, 572 and 150.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.59, 572 and 150.35 is: 225.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.59 : 572 = 150.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.59/572 = 150.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.59x = 572 × 150.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.59x = 86,000.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,000.20/381.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.37

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