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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.45 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.45 and 228.32 is: 315.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.45 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.45 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.45 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 130,700.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,700.64/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.07

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