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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413, 569.96 and 229

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413, 569.96 and 229 is: 316.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413 : 569.96 = 229 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413/569.96 = 229/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413x = 569.96 × 229
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413x = 130,520.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,520.84/413
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.03

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