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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.26, 571.46 and 226.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.26, 571.46 and 226.21 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.26 : 571.46 = 226.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.26/571.46 = 226.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.26x = 571.46 × 226.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.26x = 129,269.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,269.97/380.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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