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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.35, 573.66 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.35, 573.66 and 151.29 is: 226.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.35 : 573.66 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.35/573.66 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.35x = 573.66 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.35x = 86,789.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,789.02/382.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.99

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