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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.54, 569.34 and 148.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.54, 569.34 and 148.54 is: 222.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.54 : 569.34 = 148.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.54/569.34 = 148.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.54x = 569.34 × 148.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.54x = 84,569.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,569.76/379.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.82

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