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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.74, 573.02 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.74, 573.02 and 226.11 is: 338.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.74 : 573.02 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.74/573.02 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.74x = 573.02 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.74x = 129,564.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,564.42/382.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.52

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