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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.53 and 150.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.53 and 150.69 is: 225.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.53 = 150.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.53 = 150.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.53 × 150.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 86,274.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,274.55/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.82

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