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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.05, 572.79 and 228.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.05, 572.79 and 228.54 is: 315.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.05 : 572.79 = 228.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.05/572.79 = 228.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.05x = 572.79 × 228.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.05x = 130,905.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,905.43/415.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.40

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