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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.47, 571.97 and 227.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.47, 571.97 and 227.98 is: 314.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.47 : 571.97 = 227.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.47/571.97 = 227.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.47x = 571.97 × 227.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.47x = 130,394.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,394.86/414.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.61

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