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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.56, 574.07 and 151.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.56, 574.07 and 151.47 is: 227.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.56 : 574.07 = 151.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.56/574.07 = 151.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.56x = 574.07 × 151.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.56x = 86,953.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,953.63/382.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.29

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