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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.91, 571.18 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.91, 571.18 and 227.42 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.91 : 571.18 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.91/571.18 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.91x = 571.18 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.91x = 129,893.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,893.76/413.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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