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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.64, 574.10 and 226.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.64, 574.10 and 226.58 is: 339.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.64 : 574.10 = 226.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.64/574.10 = 226.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.64x = 574.10 × 226.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.64x = 130,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,075.57/382.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.95

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