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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.60, 570.81 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.60, 570.81 and 226.83 is: 340.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.60 : 570.81 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.60/570.81 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.60x = 570.81 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.60x = 129,476.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,476.83/380.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.20

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