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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.27, 571.68 and 227.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.27, 571.68 and 227.76 is: 314.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.27 : 571.68 = 227.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.27/571.68 = 227.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.27x = 571.68 × 227.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.27x = 130,207.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,207.55/414.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.30

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