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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.28, 572.69 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.28, 572.69 and 227.51 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.28 : 572.69 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.28/572.69 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.28x = 572.69 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.28x = 130,289.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,289.77/381.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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