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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.85, 569.19 and 225.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.85, 569.19 and 225.47 is: 337.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.85 : 569.19 = 225.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.85/569.19 = 225.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.85x = 569.19 × 225.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.85x = 128,336.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,336.69/379.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.86

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