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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380, 569.26 and 223.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380, 569.26 and 223.44 is: 334.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380 : 569.26 = 223.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380/569.26 = 223.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380x = 569.26 × 223.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380x = 127,195.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,195.45/380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.72

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