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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 570.24 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 570.24 and 149.04 is: 223.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 570.24 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/570.24 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 570.24 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 84,988.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,988.57/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.57

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