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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.29, 570.32 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.29, 570.32 and 226.78 is: 312.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.29 : 570.32 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.29/570.32 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.29x = 570.32 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.29x = 129,334.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,334.61/413.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.94

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