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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.61, 573.17 and 227.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.61, 573.17 and 227.84 is: 342.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.61 : 573.17 = 227.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.61/573.17 = 227.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.61x = 573.17 × 227.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.61x = 130,588.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,588.76/381.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.21

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