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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.21, 569.40 and 235.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.21, 569.40 and 235.84 is: 354.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.21 : 569.40 = 235.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.21/569.40 = 235.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.21x = 569.40 × 235.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.21x = 134,287.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,287.30/379.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 354.12

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