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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.85, 571.12 and 227.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.85, 571.12 and 227.31 is: 313.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.85 : 571.12 = 227.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.85/571.12 = 227.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.85x = 571.12 × 227.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.85x = 129,820.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,820.15/413.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.69

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