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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.87, 572.34 and 226.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.87, 572.34 and 226.83 is: 340.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.87 : 572.34 = 226.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.87/572.34 = 226.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.87x = 572.34 × 226.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.87x = 129,821.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,821.02/380.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.86

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