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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.65, 573.56 and 227.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.65, 573.56 and 227.61 is: 342.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.65 : 573.56 = 227.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.65/573.56 = 227.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.65x = 573.56 × 227.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.65x = 130,546.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,546.85/381.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.06

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