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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.62, 573.54 and 151.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.62, 573.54 and 151.42 is: 226.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.62 : 573.54 = 151.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.62/573.54 = 151.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.62x = 573.54 × 151.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.62x = 86,842.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,842.56/382.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.97

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