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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.88, 570.36 and 226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.88, 570.36 and 226.92 is: 339.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.88 : 570.36 = 226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.88/570.36 = 226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.88x = 570.36 × 226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.88x = 129,426.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,426.09/380.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.81

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