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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.92, 572.59 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.92, 572.59 and 228.41 is: 315.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.92 : 572.59 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.92/572.59 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.92x = 572.59 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.92x = 130,781.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,781.85/414.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.20

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