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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 572.12 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 572.12 and 150.44 is: 225.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 572.12 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/572.12 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 572.12 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 86,066.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,066.68/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.50

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