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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.04, 570.82 and 227.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.04, 570.82 and 227.09 is: 340.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.04 : 570.82 = 227.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.04/570.82 = 227.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.04x = 570.82 × 227.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.04x = 129,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,626.23/381.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.19

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