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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.60, 569.85 and 226.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.60, 569.85 and 226.51 is: 340.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.60 : 569.85 = 226.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.60/569.85 = 226.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.60x = 569.85 × 226.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.60x = 129,076.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,076.72/379.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.03

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