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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.60, 575.62 and 152.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.60, 575.62 and 152.44 is: 228.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.60 : 575.62 = 152.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.60/575.62 = 152.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.60x = 575.62 × 152.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.60x = 87,747.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,747.51/383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.75

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