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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.03, 571.37 and 227.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.03, 571.37 and 227.54 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.03 : 571.37 = 227.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.03/571.37 = 227.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.03x = 571.37 × 227.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.03x = 130,010.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,010.46/414.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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