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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.10, 567.95 and 224.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.10, 567.95 and 224.57 is: 336.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.10 : 567.95 = 224.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.10/567.95 = 224.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.10x = 567.95 × 224.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.10x = 127,544.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,544.83/379.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.44

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