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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.80, 569.95 and 225.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.80, 569.95 and 225.88 is: 338.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.80 : 569.95 = 225.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.80/569.95 = 225.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.80x = 569.95 × 225.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.80x = 128,737.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,737.83/379.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.96

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