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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.70, 575.55 and 152.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.70, 575.55 and 152.52 is: 228.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.70 : 575.55 = 152.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.70/575.55 = 152.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.70x = 575.55 × 152.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.70x = 87,782.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,782.89/383.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.78

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