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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.94, 573.98 and 151.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.94, 573.98 and 151.65 is: 227.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.94 : 573.98 = 151.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.94/573.98 = 151.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.94x = 573.98 × 151.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.94x = 87,043.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,043.69/382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.31

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