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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 572.37 and 150.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 572.37 and 150.38 is: 225.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 572.37 = 150.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/572.37 = 150.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 572.37 × 150.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 86,070.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,070.14/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.52

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