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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.07, 573.20 and 150.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.07, 573.20 and 150.98 is: 226.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.07 : 573.20 = 150.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.07/573.20 = 150.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.07x = 573.20 × 150.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.07x = 86,538.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,538.12/382.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.50

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