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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.66, 569.22 and 217.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.66, 569.22 and 217.12 is: 325.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.66 : 569.22 = 217.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.66/569.22 = 217.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.66x = 569.22 × 217.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.66x = 123,589.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,589.05/379.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.53

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