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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.20, 572.91 and 150.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.20, 572.91 and 150.77 is: 225.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.20 : 572.91 = 150.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.20/572.91 = 150.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.20x = 572.91 × 150.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.20x = 86,374.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,374.78/382.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 225.99

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