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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.19, 568.43 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.19, 568.43 and 148.23 is: 222.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.19 : 568.43 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.19/568.43 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.19x = 568.43 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.19x = 84,255.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,255.54/379.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.20

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