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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.97, 571.41 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.97, 571.41 and 227.97 is: 341.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.97 : 571.41 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.97/571.41 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.97x = 571.41 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.97x = 130,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,264.34/380.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.93

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