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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.46, 570.59 and 226.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.46, 570.59 and 226.95 is: 313.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.46 : 570.59 = 226.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.46/570.59 = 226.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.46x = 570.59 × 226.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.46x = 129,494.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,494.27/413.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.20

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