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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.30, 573.11 and 228.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.30, 573.11 and 228.80 is: 315.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.30 : 573.11 = 228.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.30/573.11 = 228.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.30x = 573.11 × 228.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.30x = 131,127.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,127.57/415.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.74

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