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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.28, 568.58 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.28, 568.58 and 148.32 is: 222.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.28 : 568.58 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.28/568.58 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.28x = 568.58 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.28x = 84,331.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,331.04/379.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.35

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