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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.21, 570.27 and 149.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.21, 570.27 and 149.09 is: 223.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.21 : 570.27 = 149.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.21/570.27 = 149.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.21x = 570.27 × 149.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.21x = 85,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,018.70/380.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.61

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