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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.62, 573.60 and 229.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.62, 573.60 and 229.15 is: 316.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.62 : 573.60 = 229.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.62/573.60 = 229.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.62x = 573.60 × 229.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.62x = 131,439.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,439.29/415.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.25

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