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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.66, 570.84 and 227.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.66, 570.84 and 227.15 is: 313.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.66 : 570.84 = 227.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.66/570.84 = 227.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.66x = 570.84 × 227.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.66x = 129,665.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,665.37/413.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.46

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