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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.33 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.33 and 149.11 is: 223.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.33 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.33 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.33 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 85,040.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,040.48/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.66

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