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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.74, 568.39 and 225.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.74, 568.39 and 225.28 is: 337.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.74 : 568.39 = 225.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.74/568.39 = 225.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.74x = 568.39 × 225.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.74x = 128,046.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,046.90/379.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.20

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