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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.23, 568.91 and 148.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.23, 568.91 and 148.12 is: 222.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.23 : 568.91 = 148.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.23/568.91 = 148.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.23x = 568.91 × 148.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.23x = 84,266.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,266.95/379.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.21

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