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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 572.12 and 228.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 572.12 and 228.07 is: 314.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 572.12 = 228.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/572.12 = 228.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 572.12 × 228.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 130,483.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,483.41/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.76

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