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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 570.28 and 149.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 570.28 and 149.14 is: 223.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 570.28 = 149.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/570.28 = 149.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 570.28 × 149.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 85,051.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,051.56/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.67

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