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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.76, 570.72 and 225.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.76, 570.72 and 225.72 is: 339.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.76 : 570.72 = 225.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.76/570.72 = 225.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.76x = 570.72 × 225.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.76x = 128,821.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,821.79/379.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.22

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