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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.97, 570.03 and 148.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.97, 570.03 and 148.85 is: 223.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.97 : 570.03 = 148.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.97/570.03 = 148.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.97x = 570.03 × 148.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.97x = 84,848.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,848.97/379.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.30

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