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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.21, 571.60 and 225.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.21, 571.60 and 225.15 is: 310.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.21 : 571.60 = 225.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.21/571.60 = 225.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.21x = 571.60 × 225.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.21x = 128,695.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 128,695.74/414.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.70

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