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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.32, 573.12 and 228.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.32, 573.12 and 228.82 is: 315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.32 : 573.12 = 228.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.32/573.12 = 228.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.32x = 573.12 × 228.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.32x = 131,141.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,141.32/415.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.76

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