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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.58, 570.71 and 227.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.58, 570.71 and 227.07 is: 313.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.58 : 570.71 = 227.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.58/570.71 = 227.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.58x = 570.71 × 227.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.58x = 129,589.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,589.98/413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.34

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