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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.67, 572.25 and 228.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.67, 572.25 and 228.17 is: 314.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.67 : 572.25 = 228.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.67/572.25 = 228.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.67x = 572.25 × 228.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.67x = 130,571.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,571.92/414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.88

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