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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.55, 573.45 and 151.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.55, 573.45 and 151.35 is: 226.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.55 : 573.45 = 151.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.55/573.45 = 151.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.55x = 573.45 × 151.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.55x = 86,791.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,791.66/382.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.88

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