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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.49, 575.10 and 152.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.49, 575.10 and 152.31 is: 228.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.49 : 575.10 = 152.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.49/575.10 = 152.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.49x = 575.10 × 152.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.49x = 87,593.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,593.48/383.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.41

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