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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.55, 569.19 and 148.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.55, 569.19 and 148.41 is: 222.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.55 : 569.19 = 148.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.55/569.19 = 148.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.55x = 569.19 × 148.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.55x = 84,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,473.49/379.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.56

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