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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.76, 573.77 and 229.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.76, 573.77 and 229.25 is: 316.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.76 : 573.77 = 229.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.76/573.77 = 229.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.76x = 573.77 × 229.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.76x = 131,538.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,538.78/415.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.39

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