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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.24, 571.66 and 227.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.24, 571.66 and 227.73 is: 314.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.24 : 571.66 = 227.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.24/571.66 = 227.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.24x = 571.66 × 227.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.24x = 130,184.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,184.13/414.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.27

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