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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.40, 571.88 and 227.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.40, 571.88 and 227.90 is: 314.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.40 : 571.88 = 227.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.40/571.88 = 227.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.40x = 571.88 × 227.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.40x = 130,327.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,327.45/414.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.50

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