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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 569.73 and 226.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 569.73 and 226.73 is: 339.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 569.73 = 226.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/569.73 = 226.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 569.73 × 226.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 129,174.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,174.88/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.21

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