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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.47, 573.48 and 151.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.47, 573.48 and 151.09 is: 226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.47 : 573.48 = 151.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.47/573.48 = 151.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.47x = 573.48 × 151.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.47x = 86,647.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,647.09/382.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.55

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