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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.02, 572.74 and 228.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.02, 572.74 and 228.52 is: 315.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.02 : 572.74 = 228.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.02/572.74 = 228.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.02x = 572.74 × 228.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.02x = 130,882.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,882.54/415.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.36

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