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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.07, 522.97 and 229.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.07, 522.97 and 229.64 is: 316.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.07 : 522.97 = 229.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.07/522.97 = 229.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.07x = 522.97 × 229.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.07x = 120,092.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,092.40/379.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.81

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