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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.32, 569.36 and 233.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.32, 569.36 and 233.16 is: 349.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.32 : 569.36 = 233.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.32/569.36 = 233.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.32x = 569.36 × 233.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.32x = 132,751.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,751.98/379.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.97

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