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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 569.89 and 148.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 569.89 and 148.98 is: 223.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 569.89 = 148.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/569.89 = 148.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 569.89 × 148.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 84,902.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,902.21/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.34

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