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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.70, 571.14 and 226.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.70, 571.14 and 226.45 is: 339.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.70 : 571.14 = 226.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.70/571.14 = 226.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.70x = 571.14 × 226.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.70x = 129,334.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,334.65/380.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.73

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