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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.41, 573.24 and 228.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.41, 573.24 and 228.89 is: 315.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.41 : 573.24 = 228.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.41/573.24 = 228.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.41x = 573.24 × 228.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.41x = 131,206.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,206.04/415.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.85

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