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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.39, 569.22 and 235.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.39, 569.22 and 235.21 is: 352.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.39 : 569.22 = 235.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.39/569.22 = 235.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.39x = 569.22 × 235.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.39x = 133,886.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,886.24/379.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.90

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