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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.34, 575.25 and 152.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.34, 575.25 and 152.19 is: 228.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.34 : 575.25 = 152.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.34/575.25 = 152.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.34x = 575.25 × 152.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.34x = 87,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,547.30/383.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.38

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