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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.52, 570.68 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.52, 570.68 and 226.42 is: 339.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.52 : 570.68 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.52/570.68 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.52x = 570.68 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.52x = 129,213.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,213.37/380.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.57

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