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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.44, 570.56 and 226.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.44, 570.56 and 226.94 is: 313.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.44 : 570.56 = 226.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.44/570.56 = 226.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.44x = 570.56 × 226.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.44x = 129,481.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,481.75/413.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.19

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