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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.49, 569.18 and 148.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.49, 569.18 and 148.22 is: 222.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.49 : 569.18 = 148.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.49/569.18 = 148.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.49x = 569.18 × 148.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.49x = 84,363.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,363.86/379.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.31

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