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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 384.17, 576.20 and 149.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 384.17, 576.20 and 149.88 is: 224.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    384.17 : 576.20 = 149.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    384.17/576.20 = 149.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    384.17x = 576.20 × 149.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    384.17x = 86,360.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,360.11/384.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.80

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