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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.89, 571.35 and 226.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.89, 571.35 and 226.88 is: 340.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.89 : 571.35 = 226.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.89/571.35 = 226.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.89x = 571.35 × 226.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.89x = 129,627.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,627.89/380.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.33

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