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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.62, 570.12 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.62, 570.12 and 226.18 is: 338.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.62 : 570.12 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.62/570.12 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.62x = 570.12 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.62x = 128,949.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,949.74/380.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.79

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