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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.29, 572.54 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.29, 572.54 and 227.30 is: 341.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.29 : 572.54 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.29/572.54 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.29x = 572.54 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.29x = 130,134.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,134.34/381.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.30

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