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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.20, 573 and 228.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.20, 573 and 228.71 is: 315.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.20 : 573 = 228.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.20/573 = 228.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.20x = 573 × 228.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.20x = 131,047.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,047.97/415.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.63

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