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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.87, 573.08 and 227.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.87, 573.08 and 227.97 is: 342.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.87 : 573.08 = 227.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.87/573.08 = 227.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.87x = 573.08 × 227.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.87x = 130,643.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,643.91/381.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.12

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