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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.27, 571.29 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.27, 571.29 and 227.34 is: 340.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.27 : 571.29 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.27/571.29 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.27x = 571.29 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.27x = 129,877.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,877.07/381.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.64

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