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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.01, 575.73 and 152.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.01, 575.73 and 152.71 is: 228.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.01 : 575.73 = 152.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.01/575.73 = 152.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.01x = 575.73 × 152.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.01x = 87,919.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,919.73/384.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.95

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