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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 570.62 and 149.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 570.62 and 149.52 is: 224.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 570.62 = 149.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/570.62 = 149.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 570.62 × 149.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 85,318.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,318.35/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.11

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