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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.16, 573.29 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.16, 573.29 and 151.03 is: 226.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.16 : 573.29 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.16/573.29 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.16x = 573.29 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.16x = 86,584.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,584.52/382.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.56

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