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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.11 and 149.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.11 and 149.69 is: 224.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.11 = 149.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.11 = 149.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.11 × 149.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 85,489.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,489.46/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.56

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