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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.74, 570.93 and 227.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.74, 570.93 and 227.23 is: 313.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.74 : 570.93 = 227.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.74/570.93 = 227.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.74x = 570.93 × 227.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.74x = 129,731.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,731.86/413.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.56

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