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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.73, 570.96 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.73, 570.96 and 227.23 is: 313.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.73 : 570.96 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.73/570.96 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.73x = 570.96 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.73x = 129,737.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,737.81/413.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.58

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