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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.84, 572.52 and 228.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.84, 572.52 and 228.37 is: 315.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.84 : 572.52 = 228.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.84/572.52 = 228.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.84x = 572.52 × 228.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.84x = 130,747.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,747.68/414.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.17

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