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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.74, 572.00 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.74, 572.00 and 227.30 is: 340.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.74 : 572.00 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.74/572.00 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.74x = 572.00 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.74x = 130,011.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,011.60/381.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.58

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