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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.33, 573.50 and 122.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.33, 573.50 and 122.34 is: 183.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.33 : 573.50 = 122.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.33/573.50 = 122.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.33x = 573.50 × 122.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.33x = 70,161.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,161.99/382.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.51

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