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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.28 and 228.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.28 and 228.18 is: 314.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.28 = 228.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.28 = 228.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.28 × 228.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 130,582.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,582.85/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.87

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