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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.58, 573.47 and 151.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.58, 573.47 and 151.15 is: 226.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.58 : 573.47 = 151.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.58/573.47 = 151.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.58x = 573.47 × 151.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.58x = 86,681.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,681.05/382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.57

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