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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.81, 570.80 and 226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.81, 570.80 and 226.89 is: 340.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.81 : 570.80 = 226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.81/570.80 = 226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.81x = 570.80 × 226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.81x = 129,509.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,509.38/380.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.09

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