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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.55, 572.09 and 228.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.55, 572.09 and 228.04 is: 314.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.55 : 572.09 = 228.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.55/572.09 = 228.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.55x = 572.09 × 228.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.55x = 130,458.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,458.48/414.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.70

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