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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.46, 573.30 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.46, 573.30 and 228.94 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.46 : 573.30 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.46/573.30 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.46x = 573.30 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.46x = 131,250.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,250.30/415.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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