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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.30, 570.36 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.30, 570.36 and 226.80 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.30 : 570.36 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.30/570.36 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.30x = 570.36 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.30x = 129,357.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,357.22/413.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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