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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.82, 569.96 and 226.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.82, 569.96 and 226.05 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.82 : 569.96 = 226.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.82/569.96 = 226.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.82x = 569.96 × 226.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.82x = 128,838.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,838.33/379.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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