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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.23, 573.24 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.23, 573.24 and 108.30 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.23 : 573.24 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.23/573.24 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.23x = 573.24 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.23x = 62,081.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,081.89/382.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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