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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.17, 571.56 and 227.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.17, 571.56 and 227.67 is: 314.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.17 : 571.56 = 227.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.17/571.56 = 227.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.17x = 571.56 × 227.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.17x = 130,128.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,128.81/414.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.19

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