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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 570.23 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 570.23 and 120.15 is: 180.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 570.23 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/570.23 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 570.23 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 68,513.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,513.13/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.23

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