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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 575.01 and 152.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 575.01 and 152.22 is: 228.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 575.01 = 152.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/575.01 = 152.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 575.01 × 152.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 87,528.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,528.02/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.33

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