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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.31, 570.37 and 226.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.31, 570.37 and 226.80 is: 312.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.31 : 570.37 = 226.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.31/570.37 = 226.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.31x = 570.37 × 226.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.31x = 129,358.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,358.78/413.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.98

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