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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.85, 573.90 and 229.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.85, 573.90 and 229.34 is: 316.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.85 : 573.90 = 229.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.85/573.90 = 229.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.85x = 573.90 × 229.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.85x = 131,615.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,615.57/415.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.50

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