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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.78, 572.39 and 228.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.78, 572.39 and 228.26 is: 314.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.78 : 572.39 = 228.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.78/572.39 = 228.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.78x = 572.39 × 228.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.78x = 130,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,650.45/414.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.99

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