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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.06, 572.70 and 227.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.06, 572.70 and 227.80 is: 341.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.06 : 572.70 = 227.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.06/572.70 = 227.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.06x = 572.70 × 227.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.06x = 130,461.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,461.06/382.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.47

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