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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.23, 570.28 and 226.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.23, 570.28 and 226.74 is: 312.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.23 : 570.28 = 226.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.23/570.28 = 226.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.23x = 570.28 × 226.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.23x = 129,305.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,305.29/413.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.91

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