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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.92, 570.96 and 225.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.92, 570.96 and 225.94 is: 339.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.92 : 570.96 = 225.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.92/570.96 = 225.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.92x = 570.96 × 225.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.92x = 129,002.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,002.70/379.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.55

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