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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.96, 572.65 and 228.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.96, 572.65 and 228.47 is: 315.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.96 : 572.65 = 228.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.96/572.65 = 228.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.96x = 572.65 × 228.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.96x = 130,833.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,833.35/414.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.29

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