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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.51, 570.60 and 226.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.51, 570.60 and 226.98 is: 313.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.51 : 570.60 = 226.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.51/570.60 = 226.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.51x = 570.60 × 226.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.51x = 129,514.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,514.79/413.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.21

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