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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.72, 573.98 and 151.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.72, 573.98 and 151.64 is: 227.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.72 : 573.98 = 151.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.72/573.98 = 151.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.72x = 573.98 × 151.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.72x = 87,038.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,038.33/382.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.42

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