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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.22, 574.72 and 152.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.22, 574.72 and 152.02 is: 227.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.22 : 574.72 = 152.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.22/574.72 = 152.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.22x = 574.72 × 152.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.22x = 87,368.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,368.93/383.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.99

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