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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.89, 573.96 and 229.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.89, 573.96 and 229.38 is: 316.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.89 : 573.96 = 229.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.89/573.96 = 229.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.89x = 573.96 × 229.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.89x = 131,654.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,654.94/415.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.56

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