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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.75, 569.14 and 225.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.75, 569.14 and 225.49 is: 337.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.75 : 569.14 = 225.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.75/569.14 = 225.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.75x = 569.14 × 225.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.75x = 128,335.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,335.38/379.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.95

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