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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.52, 575.12 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.52, 575.12 and 152.52 is: 228.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.52 : 575.12 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.52/575.12 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.52x = 575.12 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.52x = 87,717.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,717.30/383.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.72

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