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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.07, 570.02 and 226.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.07, 570.02 and 226.55 is: 312.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.07 : 570.02 = 226.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.07/570.02 = 226.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.07x = 570.02 × 226.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.07x = 129,138.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,138.03/413.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.63

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