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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.12, 570.44 and 149.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.12, 570.44 and 149.01 is: 223.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.12 : 570.44 = 149.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.12/570.44 = 149.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.12x = 570.44 × 149.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.12x = 85,001.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,001.26/380.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.62

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