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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.58, 570.96 and 149.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.58, 570.96 and 149.49 is: 224.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.58 : 570.96 = 149.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.58/570.96 = 149.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.58x = 570.96 × 149.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.58x = 85,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,352.81/380.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.27

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