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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.56, 570.72 and 227.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.56, 570.72 and 227.05 is: 313.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.56 : 570.72 = 227.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.56/570.72 = 227.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.56x = 570.72 × 227.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.56x = 129,581.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,581.56/413.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.33

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