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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.02, 570.34 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.02, 570.34 and 149.08 is: 223.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.02 : 570.34 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.02/570.34 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.02x = 570.34 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.02x = 85,026.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,026.29/380.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.74

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