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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 572.02 and 228.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 572.02 and 228.02 is: 314.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 572.02 = 228.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/572.02 = 228.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 572.02 × 228.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 130,432.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,432.00/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.64

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