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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.59, 569.10 and 148.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.59, 569.10 and 148.47 is: 222.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.59 : 569.10 = 148.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.59/569.10 = 148.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.59x = 569.10 × 148.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.59x = 84,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,494.28/379.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.59

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