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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.25, 573.41 and 151.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.25, 573.41 and 151.11 is: 226.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.25 : 573.41 = 151.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.25/573.41 = 151.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.25x = 573.41 × 151.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.25x = 86,647.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647.99/382.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.68

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