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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.25, 568.88 and 148.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.25, 568.88 and 148.31 is: 222.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.25 : 568.88 = 148.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.25/568.88 = 148.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.25x = 568.88 × 148.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.25x = 84,368.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,368.12/379.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.46

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