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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 568.92 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 568.92 and 148.34 is: 222.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 568.92 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/568.92 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 568.92 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 84,391.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,391.12/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.38

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