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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.92, 569.46 and 224.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.92, 569.46 and 224.94 is: 338.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.92 : 569.46 = 224.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.92/569.46 = 224.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.92x = 569.46 × 224.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.92x = 128,094.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,094.33/378.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.05

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