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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 571.84 and 225.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 571.84 and 225.16 is: 337.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 571.84 = 225.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/571.84 = 225.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 571.84 × 225.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 128,755.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,755.49/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 337.69

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