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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 573.23 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 573.23 and 108.34 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 573.23 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/573.23 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 573.23 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 62,103.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,103.20/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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