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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.00, 572.69 and 228.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.00, 572.69 and 228.48 is: 315.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.00 : 572.69 = 228.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.00/572.69 = 228.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.00x = 572.69 × 228.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.00x = 130,847.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,847.07/415.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.30

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