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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.61, 573.66 and 151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.61, 573.66 and 151.36 is: 226.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.61 : 573.66 = 151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.61/573.66 = 151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.61x = 573.66 × 151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.61x = 86,829.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,829.18/382.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.94

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