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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.48, 570.60 and 149.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.48, 570.60 and 149.38 is: 224.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.48 : 570.60 = 149.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.48/570.60 = 149.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.48x = 570.60 × 149.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.48x = 85,236.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,236.23/380.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.02

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