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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.16, 572.91 and 226.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.16, 572.91 and 226.11 is: 312.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.16 : 572.91 = 226.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.16/572.91 = 226.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.16x = 572.91 × 226.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.16x = 129,540.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,540.68/415.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.03

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