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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 414.98, 572.68 and 228.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 414.98, 572.68 and 228.46 is: 315.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    414.98 : 572.68 = 228.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    414.98/572.68 = 228.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    414.98x = 572.68 × 228.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    414.98x = 130,830.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,830.47/414.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.27

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