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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.49, 573.35 and 228.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.49, 573.35 and 228.94 is: 315.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.49 : 573.35 = 228.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.49/573.35 = 228.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.49x = 573.35 × 228.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.49x = 131,260.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,260.17/415.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.92

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