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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.46, 569.09 and 148.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.46, 569.09 and 148.25 is: 222.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.46 : 569.09 = 148.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.46/569.09 = 148.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.46x = 569.09 × 148.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.46x = 84,364.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,364.01/379.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.33

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