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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 379.96, 569.69 and 225.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 379.96, 569.69 and 225.84 is: 338.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    379.96 : 569.69 = 225.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    379.96/569.69 = 225.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    379.96x = 569.69 × 225.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    379.96x = 128,657.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,657.66/379.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.61

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