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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.01, 569.52 and 148.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.01, 569.52 and 148.68 is: 222.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.01 : 569.52 = 148.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.01/569.52 = 148.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.01x = 569.52 × 148.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.01x = 84,676.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,676.23/380.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.83

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