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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.07, 571.40 and 227.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.07, 571.40 and 227.55 is: 314.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.07 : 571.40 = 227.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.07/571.40 = 227.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.07x = 571.40 × 227.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.07x = 130,022.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,022.64/414.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.01

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