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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.03, 569.96 and 226.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.03, 569.96 and 226.50 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.03 : 569.96 = 226.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.03/569.96 = 226.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.03x = 569.96 × 226.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.03x = 129,094.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,094.81/413.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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