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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.76 and 149.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.76 and 149.50 is: 224.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.76 = 149.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.76 = 149.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.76 × 149.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 85,328.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,328.62/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 224.03

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