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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 573.39 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 573.39 and 151.29 is: 226.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 573.39 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/573.39 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 573.39 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 86,748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,748.17/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.71

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