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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 572.79 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 572.79 and 151.00 is: 226.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 572.79 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/572.79 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 572.79 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 86,489.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,489.86/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.32

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