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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.04, 571.34 and 227.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.04, 571.34 and 227.52 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.04 : 571.34 = 227.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.04/571.34 = 227.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.04x = 571.34 × 227.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.04x = 129,991.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,991.28/414.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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