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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379, 568.58 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379, 568.58 and 151 is: 226.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379 : 568.58 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379/568.58 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379x = 568.58 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379x = 85,855.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,855.58/379
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.53

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