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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.77, 571.23 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.77, 571.23 and 227.78 is: 340.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.77 : 571.23 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.77/571.23 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.77x = 571.23 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.77x = 130,111.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,111.91/381.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.82

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