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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.16, 570.17 and 226.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.16, 570.17 and 226.66 is: 312.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.16 : 570.17 = 226.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.16/570.17 = 226.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.16x = 570.17 × 226.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.16x = 129,234.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,234.73/413.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.80

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