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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.80, 573.82 and 229.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.80, 573.82 and 229.30 is: 316.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.80 : 573.82 = 229.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.80/573.82 = 229.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.80x = 573.82 × 229.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.80x = 131,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,574.92/415.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.44

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