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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.95, 572.64 and 228.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.95, 572.64 and 228.44 is: 315.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.95 : 572.64 = 228.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.95/572.64 = 228.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.95x = 572.64 × 228.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.95x = 130,812.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,812.20/414.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.25

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