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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.92, 570.40 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.92, 570.40 and 226.96 is: 339.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.92 : 570.40 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.92/570.40 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.92x = 570.40 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.92x = 129,457.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,457.98/380.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.86

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