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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 378.98, 568.47 and 225.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 378.98, 568.47 and 225.99 is: 338.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    378.98 : 568.47 = 225.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    378.98/568.47 = 225.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    378.98x = 568.47 × 225.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    378.98x = 128,468.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,468.11/378.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.99

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