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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.06, 571.40 and 227.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.06, 571.40 and 227.53 is: 313.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.06 : 571.40 = 227.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.06/571.40 = 227.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.06x = 571.40 × 227.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.06x = 130,010.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,010.64/414.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.99

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