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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.80, 573.95 and 151.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.80, 573.95 and 151.55 is: 227.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.80 : 573.95 = 151.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.80/573.95 = 151.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.80x = 573.95 × 151.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.80x = 86,978.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,978.50/382.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.22

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