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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381, 570.76 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381, 570.76 and 224.44 is: 336.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381 : 570.76 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381/570.76 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381x = 570.76 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381x = 128,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,101.37/381
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.22

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