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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 572.88 and 150.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 572.88 and 150.99 is: 226.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 572.88 = 150.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/572.88 = 150.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 572.88 × 150.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 86,499.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,499.15/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.35

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