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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.15, 571.30 and 226.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.15, 571.30 and 226.10 is: 339.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.15 : 571.30 = 226.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.15/571.30 = 226.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.15x = 571.30 × 226.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.15x = 129,172.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,172.44/380.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.79

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