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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 413.96, 571.22 and 227.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 413.96, 571.22 and 227.43 is: 313.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    413.96 : 571.22 = 227.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    413.96/571.22 = 227.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    413.96x = 571.22 × 227.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    413.96x = 129,913.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,913.13/413.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.83

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