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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.64, 573.58 and 229.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.64, 573.58 and 229.13 is: 316.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.64 : 573.58 = 229.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.64/573.58 = 229.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.64x = 573.58 × 229.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.64x = 131,420.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,420.94/415.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.19

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