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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.71, 570.88 and 227.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.71, 570.88 and 227.18 is: 313.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.71 : 570.88 = 227.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.71/570.88 = 227.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.71x = 570.88 × 227.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.71x = 129,691.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,691.38/413.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.49

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