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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.40, 571.54 and 227.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.40, 571.54 and 227.36 is: 340.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.40 : 571.54 = 227.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.40/571.54 = 227.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.40x = 571.54 × 227.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.40x = 129,945.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,945.33/381.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.71

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