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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.72, 571.24 and 149.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.72, 571.24 and 149.68 is: 224.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.72 : 571.24 = 149.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.72/571.24 = 149.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.72x = 571.24 × 149.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.72x = 85,503.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,503.20/380.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.58

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