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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.01, 572.94 and 151.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.01, 572.94 and 151.01 is: 226.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.01 : 572.94 = 151.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.01/572.94 = 151.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.01x = 572.94 × 151.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.01x = 86,519.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,519.67/382.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.49

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