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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.93, 568.17 and 225.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.93, 568.17 and 225.03 is: 337.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.93 : 568.17 = 225.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.93/568.17 = 225.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.93x = 568.17 × 225.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.93x = 127,855.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,855.30/378.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.41

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