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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.45, 571.95 and 227.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.45, 571.95 and 227.95 is: 314.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.45 : 571.95 = 227.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.45/571.95 = 227.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.45x = 571.95 × 227.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.45x = 130,373.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,373.71/414.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.57

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