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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.34, 573.30 and 122.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.34, 573.30 and 122.27 is: 183.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.34 : 573.30 = 122.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.34/573.30 = 122.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.34x = 573.30 × 122.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.34x = 70,097.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 70,097.39/382.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.34

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