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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.50, 571.97 and 228.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.50, 571.97 and 228.00 is: 314.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.50 : 571.97 = 228.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.50/571.97 = 228.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.50x = 571.97 × 228.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.50x = 130,408.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,408.30/414.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.62

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