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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.26, 570.27 and 226.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.26, 570.27 and 226.71 is: 312.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.26 : 570.27 = 226.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.26/570.27 = 226.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.26x = 570.27 × 226.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.26x = 129,285.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,285.91/413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.84

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