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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 572.54 and 150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 572.54 and 150.71 is: 225.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 572.54 = 150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/572.54 = 150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 572.54 × 150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 86,283.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,283.89/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.84

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