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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.37, 570.45 and 226.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.37, 570.45 and 226.87 is: 313.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.37 : 570.45 = 226.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.37/570.45 = 226.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.37x = 570.45 × 226.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.37x = 129,415.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,415.14/413.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.08

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