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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.09, 572.75 and 150.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.09, 572.75 and 150.89 is: 226.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.09 : 572.75 = 150.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.09/572.75 = 150.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.09x = 572.75 × 150.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.09x = 86,420.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,420.38/382.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.18

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