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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.69, 570.88 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.69, 570.88 and 149.45 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.69 : 570.88 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.69/570.88 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.69x = 570.88 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.69x = 85,318.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.02/380.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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