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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.85, 572.05 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.85, 572.05 and 227.08 is: 341.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.85 : 572.05 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.85/572.05 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.85x = 572.05 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.85x = 129,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,901.69/380.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.08

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