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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 574.01 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 574.01 and 151.50 is: 227.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 574.01 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/574.01 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 574.01 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 86,961.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,961.76/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.25

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