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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.14, 573.22 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.14, 573.22 and 108.24 is: 162.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.14 : 573.22 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.14/573.22 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.14x = 573.22 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.14x = 62,045.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,045.33/382.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.36

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