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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.20, 570.23 and 226.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.20, 570.23 and 226.69 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.20 : 570.23 = 226.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.20/570.23 = 226.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.20x = 570.23 × 226.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.20x = 129,264.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,264.91/413.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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