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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.67, 572.30 and 150.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.67, 572.30 and 150.55 is: 225.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.67 : 572.30 = 150.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.67/572.30 = 150.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.67x = 572.30 × 150.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.67x = 86,158.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,158.15/381.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.74

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