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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.82, 574.29 and 151.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.82, 574.29 and 151.74 is: 227.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.82 : 574.29 = 151.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.82/574.29 = 151.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.82x = 574.29 × 151.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.82x = 87,142.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,142.76/382.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.64

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