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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.74, 572.38 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.74, 572.38 and 228.26 is: 315.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.74 : 572.38 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.74/572.38 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.74x = 572.38 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.74x = 130,647.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,647.46/414.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.01

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