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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.36, 571.52 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.36, 571.52 and 227.36 is: 340.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.36 : 571.52 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.36/571.52 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.36x = 571.52 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.36x = 129,940.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,940.79/381.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.73

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