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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.77, 573.75 and 229.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.77, 573.75 and 229.26 is: 316.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.77 : 573.75 = 229.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.77/573.75 = 229.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.77x = 573.75 × 229.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.77x = 131,541.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,541.04/415.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.38

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