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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.99 and 150.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.99 and 150.83 is: 226.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.99 = 150.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.99 = 150.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.99 × 150.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 86,421.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,421.59/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.23

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