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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 570.98 and 149.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 570.98 and 149.62 is: 224.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 570.98 = 149.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/570.98 = 149.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 570.98 × 149.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 85,427.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,427.17/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.36

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