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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.26, 575.02 and 152.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.26, 575.02 and 152.11 is: 228.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.26 : 575.02 = 152.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.26/575.02 = 152.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.26x = 575.02 × 152.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.26x = 87,466.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,466.29/383.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.22

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