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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.11, 573.08 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.11, 573.08 and 108.23 is: 162.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.11 : 573.08 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.11/573.08 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.11x = 573.08 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.11x = 62,021.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,021.04/382.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.31

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