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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 570.95 and 149.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 570.95 and 149.58 is: 224.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 570.95 = 149.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/570.95 = 149.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 570.95 × 149.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 85,401.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,401.95/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.31

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