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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.34, 570.40 and 224.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.34, 570.40 and 224.28 is: 309.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.34 : 570.40 = 224.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.34/570.40 = 224.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.34x = 570.40 × 224.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.34x = 127,928.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,928.75/413.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.50

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