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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 570.53 and 226.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 570.53 and 226.93 is: 313.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 570.53 = 226.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/570.53 = 226.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 570.53 × 226.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 129,470.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,470.94/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.14

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