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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.20, 570.68 and 226.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.20, 570.68 and 226.28 is: 339.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.20 : 570.68 = 226.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.20/570.68 = 226.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.20x = 570.68 × 226.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.20x = 129,133.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,133.47/380.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.65

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