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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 382.98, 574.74 and 227.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 382.98, 574.74 and 227.16 is: 340.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    382.98 : 574.74 = 227.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    382.98/574.74 = 227.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    382.98x = 574.74 × 227.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    382.98x = 130,557.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,557.94/382.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.90

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