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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.60, 572.16 and 150.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.60, 572.16 and 150.36 is: 225.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.60 : 572.16 = 150.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.60/572.16 = 150.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.60x = 572.16 × 150.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.60x = 86,029.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,029.98/381.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.45

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