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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.94 and 227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.94 and 227.20 is: 313.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.94 = 227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.94 = 227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.94 × 227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 129,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,717.57/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.54

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