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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.79, 572.38 and 228.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.79, 572.38 and 228.25 is: 314.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.79 : 572.38 = 228.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.79/572.38 = 228.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.79x = 572.38 × 228.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.79x = 130,645.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,645.88/414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.97

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