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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.70, 568.63 and 216.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.70, 568.63 and 216.89 is: 324.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.70 : 568.63 = 216.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.70/568.63 = 216.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.70x = 568.63 × 216.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.70x = 123,326.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,326.78/379.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.80

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