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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.81, 571.04 and 227.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.81, 571.04 and 227.30 is: 313.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.81 : 571.04 = 227.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.81/571.04 = 227.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.81x = 571.04 × 227.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.81x = 129,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,793.40/413.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.66

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