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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.33, 570.58 and 226.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.33, 570.58 and 226.08 is: 339.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.33 : 570.58 = 226.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.33/570.58 = 226.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.33x = 570.58 × 226.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.33x = 128,996.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,996.73/380.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.17

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