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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.52, 573.44 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.52, 573.44 and 151.58 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.52 : 573.44 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.52/573.44 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.52x = 573.44 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.52x = 86,922.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,922.04/382.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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