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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.46, 571.97 and 227.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.46, 571.97 and 227.96 is: 314.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.46 : 571.97 = 227.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.46/571.97 = 227.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.46x = 571.97 × 227.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.46x = 130,384.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,384.85/414.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.59

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