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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 572.96 and 151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 572.96 and 151.07 is: 226.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 572.96 = 151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/572.96 = 151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 572.96 × 151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 86,553.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,553.45/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.51

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