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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.93, 571.20 and 227.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.93, 571.20 and 227.42 is: 313.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.93 : 571.20 = 227.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.93/571.20 = 227.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.93x = 571.20 × 227.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.93x = 129,899.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,899.45/413.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.82

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