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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.02, 574.14 and 229.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.02, 574.14 and 229.55 is: 316.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.02 : 574.14 = 229.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.02/574.14 = 229.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.02x = 574.14 × 229.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.02x = 131,789.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,789.82/416.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.79

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