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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.61, 568.50 and 225.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.61, 568.50 and 225.41 is: 337.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.61 : 568.50 = 225.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.61/568.50 = 225.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.61x = 568.50 × 225.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.61x = 128,142.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,142.74/379.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.56

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