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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.41, 571.85 and 227.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.41, 571.85 and 227.88 is: 314.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.41 : 571.85 = 227.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.41/571.85 = 227.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.41x = 571.85 × 227.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.41x = 130,312.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,312.04/414.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.46

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