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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.86, 573.89 and 229.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.86, 573.89 and 229.37 is: 316.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.86 : 573.89 = 229.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.86/573.89 = 229.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.86x = 573.89 × 229.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.86x = 131,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,635.16/415.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.54

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