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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.80, 572.44 and 228.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.80, 572.44 and 228.30 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.80 : 572.44 = 228.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.80/572.44 = 228.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.80x = 572.44 × 228.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.80x = 130,690.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,690.48/414.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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