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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.88, 572.24 and 150.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.88, 572.24 and 150.52 is: 225.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.88 : 572.24 = 150.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.88/572.24 = 150.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.88x = 572.24 × 150.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.88x = 86,133.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,133.56/381.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.55

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