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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.44, 571.94 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.44, 571.94 and 227.95 is: 314.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.44 : 571.94 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.44/571.94 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.44x = 571.94 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.44x = 130,372.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,372.86/414.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.58

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