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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.44, 570.75 and 149.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.44, 570.75 and 149.35 is: 224.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.44 : 570.75 = 149.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.44/570.75 = 149.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.44x = 570.75 × 149.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.44x = 85,241.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,241.51/380.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.06

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