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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 415.90, 573.94 and 229.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 415.90, 573.94 and 229.40 is: 316.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    415.90 : 573.94 = 229.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    415.90/573.94 = 229.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    415.90x = 573.94 × 229.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    415.90x = 131,659.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,659.11/415.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.57

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