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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 570.23 and 149.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 570.23 and 149.02 is: 223.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 570.23 = 149.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/570.23 = 149.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 570.23 × 149.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 84,974.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,974.93/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.50

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