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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.16 and 233.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.16 and 233.45 is: 349.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.16 = 233.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.16 = 233.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.16 × 233.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 132,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,870.40/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.80

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