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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.04, 569.96 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.04, 569.96 and 229.04 is: 316.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.04 : 569.96 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.04/569.96 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.04x = 569.96 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.04x = 130,543.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,543.64/413.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.06

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