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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.33, 575.15 and 152.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.33, 575.15 and 152.39 is: 228.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.33 : 575.15 = 152.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.33/575.15 = 152.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.33x = 575.15 × 152.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.33x = 87,647.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,647.78/383.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.65

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