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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 567.84 and 225.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 567.84 and 225.20 is: 336.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 567.84 = 225.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/567.84 = 225.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 567.84 × 225.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 127,877.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,877.57/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.84

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