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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.94, 573.02 and 150.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.94, 573.02 and 150.84 is: 226.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.94 : 573.02 = 150.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.94/573.02 = 150.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.94x = 573.02 × 150.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.94x = 86,434.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,434.34/381.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.30

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