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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 570.80 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 570.80 and 226.65 is: 340.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 570.80 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/570.80 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 570.80 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 129,371.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,371.82/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.08

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