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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.49 and 228.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.49 and 228.33 is: 315.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.49 = 228.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.49 = 228.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.49 × 228.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 130,712.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,712.64/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.09

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