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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.64, 569.54 and 226.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.64, 569.54 and 226.65 is: 339.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.64 : 569.54 = 226.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.64/569.54 = 226.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.64x = 569.54 × 226.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.64x = 129,086.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,086.81/380.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.13

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