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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.59, 568.04 and 147.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.59, 568.04 and 147.59 is: 221.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.59 : 568.04 = 147.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.59/568.04 = 147.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.59x = 568.04 × 147.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.59x = 83,833.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,833.45/378.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.44

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