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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.88, 574.40 and 151.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.88, 574.40 and 151.79 is: 227.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.88 : 574.40 = 151.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.88/574.40 = 151.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.88x = 574.40 × 151.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.88x = 87,189.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,189.99/382.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.72

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