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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.53, 573.44 and 229.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.53, 573.44 and 229.04 is: 316.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.53 : 573.44 = 229.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.53/573.44 = 229.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.53x = 573.44 × 229.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.53x = 131,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,340.70/415.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.08

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