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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.62, 575.31 and 152.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.62, 575.31 and 152.45 is: 228.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.62 : 575.31 = 152.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.62/575.31 = 152.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.62x = 575.31 × 152.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.62x = 87,703.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,703.13/383.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.62

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