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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.05, 568.22 and 216.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.05, 568.22 and 216.42 is: 324.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.05 : 568.22 = 216.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.05/568.22 = 216.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.05x = 568.22 × 216.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.05x = 122,973.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,973.09/379.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.42

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