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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 570.36 and 226.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 570.36 and 226.79 is: 312.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 570.36 = 226.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/570.36 = 226.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 570.36 × 226.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 129,352.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,352.24/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.97

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