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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.58, 574.96 and 152.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.58, 574.96 and 152.16 is: 228.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.58 : 574.96 = 152.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.58/574.96 = 152.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.58x = 574.96 × 152.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.58x = 87,485.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,485.91/383.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.08

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