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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.51, 570.34 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.51, 570.34 and 225.47 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.51 : 570.34 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.51/570.34 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.51x = 570.34 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.51x = 128,594.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,594.56/379.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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