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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.85, 573.55 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.85, 573.55 and 228.08 is: 342.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.85 : 573.55 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.85/573.55 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.85x = 573.55 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.85x = 130,815.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,815.28/381.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.58

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