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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.05, 573.35 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.05, 573.35 and 227.88 is: 341.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.05 : 573.35 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.05/573.35 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.05x = 573.35 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.05x = 130,653.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,653.86/382.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.98

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