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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 568.86 and 148.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 568.86 and 148.14 is: 222.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 568.86 = 148.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/568.86 = 148.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 568.86 × 148.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 84,270.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,270.92/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.16

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