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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.08, 568.08 and 232.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.08, 568.08 and 232.68 is: 348.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.08 : 568.08 = 232.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.08/568.08 = 232.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.08x = 568.08 × 232.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.08x = 132,180.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,180.85/379.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.69

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