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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.14, 567.09 and 224.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.14, 567.09 and 224.70 is: 336.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.14 : 567.09 = 224.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.14/567.09 = 224.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.14x = 567.09 × 224.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.14x = 127,425.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,425.12/379.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.09

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