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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.52, 568.27 and 223.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.52, 568.27 and 223.22 is: 334.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.52 : 568.27 = 223.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.52/568.27 = 223.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.52x = 568.27 × 223.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.52x = 126,849.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,849.23/379.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.24

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