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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 570.56 and 149.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 570.56 and 149.16 is: 223.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 570.56 = 149.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/570.56 = 149.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 570.56 × 149.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 85,103.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,103.98/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.77

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