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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.52, 572.04 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.52, 572.04 and 228.02 is: 314.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.52 : 572.04 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.52/572.04 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.52x = 572.04 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.52x = 130,436.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,436.56/414.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.67

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