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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.21, 570.24 and 226.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.21, 570.24 and 226.70 is: 312.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.21 : 570.24 = 226.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.21/570.24 = 226.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.21x = 570.24 × 226.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.21x = 129,270.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,270.56/413.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.85

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