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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.21, 574.82 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.21, 574.82 and 152.16 is: 228.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.21 : 574.82 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.21/574.82 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.21x = 574.82 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.21x = 87,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,461.74/383.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.23

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