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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.72, 573.69 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.72, 573.69 and 229.21 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.72 : 573.69 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.72/573.69 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.72x = 573.69 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.72x = 131,498.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,498.62/415.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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