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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.56, 568.68 and 225.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.56, 568.68 and 225.45 is: 337.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.56 : 568.68 = 225.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.56/568.68 = 225.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.56x = 568.68 × 225.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.56x = 128,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,208.91/379.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.78

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