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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.13 and 149.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.13 and 149.61 is: 224.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.13 = 149.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.13 = 149.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.13 × 149.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 85,446.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,446.76/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.45

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