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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.26, 569.97 and 225.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.26, 569.97 and 225.23 is: 338.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.26 : 569.97 = 225.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.26/569.97 = 225.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.26x = 569.97 × 225.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.26x = 128,371.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,371.49/379.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.48

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