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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.89, 568.42 and 225.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.89, 568.42 and 225.90 is: 338.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.89 : 568.42 = 225.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.89/568.42 = 225.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.89x = 568.42 × 225.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.89x = 128,405.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,405.51/379.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.01

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