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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.42, 570.80 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.42, 570.80 and 226.66 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.42 : 570.80 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.42/570.80 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.42x = 570.80 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.42x = 129,377.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,377.53/380.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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