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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 567.95 and 216.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 567.95 and 216.43 is: 324.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 567.95 = 216.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/567.95 = 216.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 567.95 × 216.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 122,918.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,918.92/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.12

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