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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.27 and 151.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.27 and 151.03 is: 226.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.27 = 151.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.27 = 151.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.27 × 151.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 86,580.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,580.97/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.46

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