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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 567.97 and 216.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 567.97 and 216.45 is: 324.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 567.97 = 216.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/567.97 = 216.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 567.97 × 216.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 122,937.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,937.11/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.15

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