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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.43, 568.97 and 225.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.43, 568.97 and 225.43 is: 338.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.43 : 568.97 = 225.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.43/568.97 = 225.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.43x = 568.97 × 225.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.43x = 128,265.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,265.67/379.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.04

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