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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.57, 573.52 and 229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.57, 573.52 and 229.07 is: 316.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.57 : 573.52 = 229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.57/573.52 = 229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.57x = 573.52 × 229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.57x = 131,378.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,378.61/415.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.14

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