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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.65, 572.04 and 226.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.65, 572.04 and 226.60 is: 340.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.65 : 572.04 = 226.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.65/572.04 = 226.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.65x = 572.04 × 226.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.65x = 129,625.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,625.55/380.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.54

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