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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 574.64 and 152.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 574.64 and 152.15 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 574.64 = 152.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/574.64 = 152.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 574.64 × 152.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 87,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,432.53/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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