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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 380.99, 571.41 and 226.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 380.99, 571.41 and 226.96 is: 340.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    380.99 : 571.41 = 226.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    380.99/571.41 = 226.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    380.99x = 571.41 × 226.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    380.99x = 129,688.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,688.22/380.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.39

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