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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.36, 570.17 and 149.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.36, 570.17 and 149.11 is: 223.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.36 : 570.17 = 149.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.36/570.17 = 149.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.36x = 570.17 × 149.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.36x = 85,014.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,014.45/380.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.51

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