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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.86, 569.16 and 233.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.86, 569.16 and 233.44 is: 349.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.86 : 569.16 = 233.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.86/569.16 = 233.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.86x = 569.16 × 233.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.86x = 132,864.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,864.71/379.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.77

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