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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.44, 573.31 and 228.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.44, 573.31 and 228.93 is: 315.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.44 : 573.31 = 228.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.44/573.31 = 228.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.44x = 573.31 × 228.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.44x = 131,248.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,248.25/415.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.93

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