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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.37, 568.13 and 216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.37, 568.13 and 216.56 is: 324.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.37 : 568.13 = 216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.37/568.13 = 216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.37x = 568.13 × 216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.37x = 123,032.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,032.59/379.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.31

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