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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.94 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.94 and 148.18 is: 222.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.94 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.94 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.94 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 84,304.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,304.79/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.23

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