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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.88, 569.82 and 145.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.88, 569.82 and 145.52 is: 218.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.88 : 569.82 = 145.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.88/569.82 = 145.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.88x = 569.82 × 145.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.88x = 82,920.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,920.21/379.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.28

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