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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.08, 571.42 and 227.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.08, 571.42 and 227.57 is: 314.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.08 : 571.42 = 227.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.08/571.42 = 227.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.08x = 571.42 × 227.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.08x = 130,038.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,038.69/414.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.04

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