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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.64, 568.36 and 223

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.64, 568.36 and 223 is: 333.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.64 : 568.36 = 223 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.64/568.36 = 223/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.64x = 568.36 × 223
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.64x = 126,744.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,744.28/379.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.85

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