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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.07, 572.81 and 228.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.07, 572.81 and 228.57 is: 315.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.07 : 572.81 = 228.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.07/572.81 = 228.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.07x = 572.81 × 228.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.07x = 130,925.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,925.47/415.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.43

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