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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.72, 570.96 and 227.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.72, 570.96 and 227.22 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.72 : 570.96 = 227.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.72/570.96 = 227.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.72x = 570.96 × 227.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.72x = 129,733.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,733.53/413.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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