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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.09, 574.49 and 152.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.09, 574.49 and 152.03 is: 228.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.09 : 574.49 = 152.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.09/574.49 = 152.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.09x = 574.49 × 152.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.09x = 87,341.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,341.53/383.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.00

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