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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.43, 570.20 and 226.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.43, 570.20 and 226.47 is: 339.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.43 : 570.20 = 226.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.43/570.20 = 226.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.43x = 570.20 × 226.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.43x = 129,132.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,132.06/380.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.44

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