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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.17, 570.99 and 226.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.17, 570.99 and 226.64 is: 339.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.17 : 570.99 = 226.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.17/570.99 = 226.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.17x = 570.99 × 226.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.17x = 129,409.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,409.17/381.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.51

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