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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.71, 572.22 and 150.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.71, 572.22 and 150.47 is: 225.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.71 : 572.22 = 150.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.71/572.22 = 150.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.71x = 572.22 × 150.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.71x = 86,103.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,103.37/381.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.58

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