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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.09, 571.46 and 227.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.09, 571.46 and 227.58 is: 314.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.09 : 571.46 = 227.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.09/571.46 = 227.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.09x = 571.46 × 227.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.09x = 130,051.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,051.73/414.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.07

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