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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.84, 571.08 and 227.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.84, 571.08 and 227.33 is: 313.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.84 : 571.08 = 227.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.84/571.08 = 227.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.84x = 571.08 × 227.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.84x = 129,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,823.62/413.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.71

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