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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 573.51 and 151.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 573.51 and 151.22 is: 226.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 573.51 = 151.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/573.51 = 151.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 573.51 × 151.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 86,723.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,723.31/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.83

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