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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.91, 575.41 and 152.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.91, 575.41 and 152.75 is: 228.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.91 : 575.41 = 152.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.91/575.41 = 152.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.91x = 575.41 × 152.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.91x = 87,893.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,893.88/383.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.94

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