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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.35, 569.06 and 148.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.35, 569.06 and 148.23 is: 222.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.35 : 569.06 = 148.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.35/569.06 = 148.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.35x = 569.06 × 148.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.35x = 84,351.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,351.76/379.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.36

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