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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.32, 572.75 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.32, 572.75 and 227.55 is: 341.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.32 : 572.75 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.32/572.75 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.32x = 572.75 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.32x = 130,328.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,328.12/381.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.79

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