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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.64, 573.52 and 227.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.64, 573.52 and 227.59 is: 342.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.64 : 573.52 = 227.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.64/573.52 = 227.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.64x = 573.52 × 227.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.64x = 130,527.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,527.42/381.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.02

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