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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.60 and 149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.60 and 149.12 is: 223.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.60 = 149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.60 = 149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.60 × 149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 85,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,085.97/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.78

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