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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.58, 569.57 and 225.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.58, 569.57 and 225.81 is: 338.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.58 : 569.57 = 225.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.58/569.57 = 225.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.58x = 569.57 × 225.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.58x = 128,613.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,613.47/379.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.84

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