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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.65, 570.85 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.65, 570.85 and 227.15 is: 313.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.65 : 570.85 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.65/570.85 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.65x = 570.85 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.65x = 129,668.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,668.58/413.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.47

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