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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.96, 574.26 and 151.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.96, 574.26 and 151.84 is: 227.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.96 : 574.26 = 151.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.96/574.26 = 151.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.96x = 574.26 × 151.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.96x = 87,195.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,195.64/382.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.69

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