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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.16, 568.42 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.16, 568.42 and 151 is: 226.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.16 : 568.42 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.16/568.42 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.16x = 568.42 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.16x = 85,831.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,831.42/379.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.37

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