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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.41, 570.68 and 149.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.41, 570.68 and 149.29 is: 223.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.41 : 570.68 = 149.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.41/570.68 = 149.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.41x = 570.68 × 149.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.41x = 85,196.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,196.82/380.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.96

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