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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.23, 570.26 and 149.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.23, 570.26 and 149.04 is: 223.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.23 : 570.26 = 149.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.23/570.26 = 149.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.23x = 570.26 × 149.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.23x = 84,991.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,991.55/380.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.53

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