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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.03, 570.15 and 227.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.03, 570.15 and 227.01 is: 339.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.03 : 570.15 = 227.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.03/570.15 = 227.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.03x = 570.15 × 227.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.03x = 129,429.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,429.75/381.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.68

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