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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.54, 572.06 and 228.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.54, 572.06 and 228.03 is: 314.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.54 : 572.06 = 228.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.54/572.06 = 228.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.54x = 572.06 × 228.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.54x = 130,445.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,445.70/414.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.68

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