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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.28, 571.72 and 227.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.28, 571.72 and 227.78 is: 314.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.28 : 571.72 = 227.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.28/571.72 = 227.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.28x = 571.72 × 227.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.28x = 130,226.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,226.38/414.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.34

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