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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.59, 570.75 and 227.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.59, 570.75 and 227.08 is: 313.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.59 : 570.75 = 227.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.59/570.75 = 227.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.59x = 570.75 × 227.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.59x = 129,607.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,607.37/413.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.37

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