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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.62 and 233.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.62 and 233.02 is: 349.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.62 = 233.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.62 = 233.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.62 × 233.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 132,499.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,499.83/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.38

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