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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.13, 571.50 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.13, 571.50 and 227.62 is: 314.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.13 : 571.50 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.13/571.50 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.13x = 571.50 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.13x = 130,085.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,085.40/414.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.12

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