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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.87, 571.08 and 227.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.87, 571.08 and 227.34 is: 313.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.87 : 571.08 = 227.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.87/571.08 = 227.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.87x = 571.08 × 227.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.87x = 129,829.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,829.33/413.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.70

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