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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.63, 570.96 and 149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.63, 570.96 and 149.57 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.63 : 570.96 = 149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.63/570.96 = 149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.63x = 570.96 × 149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.63x = 85,398.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,398.49/380.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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