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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 383.98, 575.65 and 152.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 383.98, 575.65 and 152.73 is: 228.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    383.98 : 575.65 = 152.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    383.98/575.65 = 152.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    383.98x = 575.65 × 152.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    383.98x = 87,916.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,916.15/383.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.96

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