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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.45, 573.24 and 151.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.45, 573.24 and 151.27 is: 226.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.45 : 573.24 = 151.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.45/573.24 = 151.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.45x = 573.24 × 151.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.45x = 86,714.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,714.01/382.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.73

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