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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.32, 575.18 and 152.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.32, 575.18 and 152.17 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.32 : 575.18 = 152.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.32/575.18 = 152.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.32x = 575.18 × 152.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.32x = 87,525.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,525.14/383.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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