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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.14, 570.13 and 226.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.14, 570.13 and 226.62 is: 312.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.14 : 570.13 = 226.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.14/570.13 = 226.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.14x = 570.13 × 226.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.14x = 129,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,202.86/413.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.73

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