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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.18, 571.92 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.18, 571.92 and 227.16 is: 340.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.18 : 571.92 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.18/571.92 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.18x = 571.92 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.18x = 129,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,917.35/381.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.83

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