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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.48, 570.60 and 226.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.48, 570.60 and 226.99 is: 313.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.48 : 570.60 = 226.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.48/570.60 = 226.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.48x = 570.60 × 226.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.48x = 129,517.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,517.64/413.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.24

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