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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.14, 571.27 and 226.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.14, 571.27 and 226.09 is: 339.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.14 : 571.27 = 226.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.14/571.27 = 226.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.14x = 571.27 × 226.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.14x = 129,155.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,155.58/380.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.76

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