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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.87 and 151.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.87 and 151.85 is: 227.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.87 = 151.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.87 = 151.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.87 × 151.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 87,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142.35/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.65

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