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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.30 and 122.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.30 and 122.22 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.30 = 122.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.30 = 122.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.30 × 122.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 70,068.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,068.73/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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