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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.44, 572.16 and 228.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.44, 572.16 and 228.35 is: 342.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.44 : 572.16 = 228.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.44/572.16 = 228.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.44x = 572.16 × 228.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.44x = 130,655.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,655.02/381.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.53

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