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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 416.03, 574.05 and 229.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 416.03, 574.05 and 229.49 is: 316.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    416.03 : 574.05 = 229.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    416.03/574.05 = 229.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    416.03x = 574.05 × 229.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    416.03x = 131,735.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,735.86/416.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.65

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