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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.50, 568.34 and 216.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.50, 568.34 and 216.70 is: 324.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.50 : 568.34 = 216.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.50/568.34 = 216.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.50x = 568.34 × 216.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.50x = 123,159.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,159.28/379.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.53

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