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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.79, 575.46 and 152.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.79, 575.46 and 152.51 is: 228.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.79 : 575.46 = 152.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.79/575.46 = 152.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.79x = 575.46 × 152.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.79x = 87,760.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,760.53/383.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.67

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