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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.14, 571.51 and 227.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.14, 571.51 and 227.62 is: 314.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.14 : 571.51 = 227.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.14/571.51 = 227.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.14x = 571.51 × 227.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.14x = 130,087.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,087.11/414.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.11

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