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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.65, 569.88 and 225.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.65, 569.88 and 225.75 is: 338.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.65 : 569.88 = 225.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.65/569.88 = 225.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.65x = 569.88 × 225.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.65x = 128,650.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,650.41/379.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.87

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