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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.54, 575.64 and 152.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.54, 575.64 and 152.59 is: 229.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.54 : 575.64 = 152.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.54/575.64 = 152.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.54x = 575.64 × 152.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.54x = 87,837.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,837.05/383.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 229.02

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