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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.05 and 225.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.05 and 225.08 is: 337.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.05 = 225.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.05 = 225.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.05 × 225.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 127,855.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,855.14/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.28

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