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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.47, 570.79 and 149.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.47, 570.79 and 149.30 is: 223.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.47 : 570.79 = 149.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.47/570.79 = 149.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.47x = 570.79 × 149.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.47x = 85,216.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,216.09/380.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 223.98

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