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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 381.98, 573.24 and 226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 381.98, 573.24 and 226.16 is: 339.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381.98 : 573.24 = 226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381.98/573.24 = 226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381.98x = 573.24 × 226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381.98x = 129,641.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,641.09/381.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.40

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