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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.24, 568.98 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.24, 568.98 and 225.16 is: 337.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.24 : 568.98 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.24/568.98 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.24x = 568.98 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.24x = 128,111.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,111.54/379.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.81

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