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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.59, 572.10 and 228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.59, 572.10 and 228.08 is: 314.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.59 : 572.10 = 228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.59/572.10 = 228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.59x = 572.10 × 228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.59x = 130,481.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,481.71/414.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.73

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