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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.20 and 149.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.20 and 149.08 is: 223.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.20 = 149.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.20 = 149.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.20 × 149.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 85,005.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,005.42/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.56

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