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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.62, 569.16 and 148.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.62, 569.16 and 148.37 is: 222.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.62 : 569.16 = 148.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.62/569.16 = 148.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.62x = 569.16 × 148.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.62x = 84,443.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,443.42/379.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.44

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