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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.04, 572.70 and 150.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.04, 572.70 and 150.85 is: 226.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.04 : 572.70 = 150.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.04/572.70 = 150.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.04x = 572.70 × 150.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.04x = 86,391.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,391.80/382.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.13

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