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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.73, 573.70 and 229.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.73, 573.70 and 229.21 is: 316.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.73 : 573.70 = 229.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.73/573.70 = 229.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.73x = 573.70 × 229.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.73x = 131,500.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,500.52/415.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.32

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