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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 571.04 and 227.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 571.04 and 227.65 is: 340.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 571.04 = 227.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/571.04 = 227.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 571.04 × 227.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 129,997.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,997.83/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.63

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