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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.21, 567.04 and 233.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.21, 567.04 and 233.79 is: 350.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.21 : 567.04 = 233.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.21/567.04 = 233.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.21x = 567.04 × 233.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.21x = 132,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,564.86/378.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.51

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