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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.73, 572.17 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.73, 572.17 and 226.69 is: 340.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.73 : 572.17 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.73/572.17 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.73x = 572.17 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.73x = 129,701.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,701.22/380.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.66

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