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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.72, 572.32 and 228.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.72, 572.32 and 228.23 is: 314.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.72 : 572.32 = 228.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.72/572.32 = 228.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.72x = 572.32 × 228.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.72x = 130,617.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,617.16/414.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.95

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