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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.42, 573.40 and 151.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.42, 573.40 and 151.34 is: 226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.42 : 573.40 = 151.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.42/573.40 = 151.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.42x = 573.40 × 151.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.42x = 86,780.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,780.94/382.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.92

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