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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.67, 574.23 and 151.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.67, 574.23 and 151.58 is: 227.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.67 : 574.23 = 151.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.67/574.23 = 151.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.67x = 574.23 × 151.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.67x = 87,042.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,042.84/382.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.46

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