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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.22, 573.37 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.22, 573.37 and 104.58 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.22 : 573.37 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.22/573.37 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.22x = 573.37 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.22x = 59,962.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,962.77/382.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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