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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.71, 573.97 and 151.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.71, 573.97 and 151.52 is: 227.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.71 : 573.97 = 151.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.71/573.97 = 151.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.71x = 573.97 × 151.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.71x = 86,967.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,967.93/382.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.24

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