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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.43, 572.30 and 227.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.43, 572.30 and 227.44 is: 341.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.43 : 572.30 = 227.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.43/572.30 = 227.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.43x = 572.30 × 227.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.43x = 130,164.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,164.34/381.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.25

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