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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.76, 572.22 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.76, 572.22 and 226.73 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.76 : 572.22 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.76/572.22 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.76x = 572.22 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.76x = 129,736.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,736.58/380.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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