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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.16, 571.54 and 227.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.16, 571.54 and 227.66 is: 314.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.16 : 571.54 = 227.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.16/571.54 = 227.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.16x = 571.54 × 227.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.16x = 130,115.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,115.94/414.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.17

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