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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.15, 572.91 and 228.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.15, 572.91 and 228.67 is: 315.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.15 : 572.91 = 228.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.15/572.91 = 228.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.15x = 572.91 × 228.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.15x = 131,010.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,010.19/415.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.57

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