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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.05, 571.38 and 227.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.05, 571.38 and 227.51 is: 313.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.05 : 571.38 = 227.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.05/571.38 = 227.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.05x = 571.38 × 227.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.05x = 129,991.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,991.81/414.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.96

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