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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.36, 568.27 and 232.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.36, 568.27 and 232.65 is: 348.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.36 : 568.27 = 232.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.36/568.27 = 232.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.36x = 568.27 × 232.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.36x = 132,205.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,205.40/379.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.50

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