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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.64 and 147.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.64 and 147.94 is: 221.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.64 = 147.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.64 = 147.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.64 × 147.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 84,124.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,124.60/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.82

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