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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 569.22 and 148.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 569.22 and 148.58 is: 222.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 569.22 = 148.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/569.22 = 148.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 569.22 × 148.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 84,574.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,574.71/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.86

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